Adding insulation is the fastest and easiest way to help you save on your energy bills and help reduce energy waste. If you're wondering if you should add more insulation to your home the EERE details the most common use cases.Should I Insulate My Home?
Insulate your home when:
- You have an older home and haven't added insulation. Only 20% of homes built before 1980 are well insulated.
- You are uncomfortably cold in the winter or hot in the summer—adding insulation creates a more uniform temperature and increases comfort.
- You build a new home, addition, or install new siding or roofing.
- You pay high energy bills.
- You are bothered by noise from outside—insulation muffles sound.
Adding insulation in the areas shown above may be the best way to improve your home's energy efficiency. Insulate either the attic floor or under the roof. Check with a contractor about crawl space or basement insulation.
Source: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/insulation_sealing.html
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You can read more about it here: http://www.free-press-release.com/news-solaruk-s-solar-technology-modern-energy-for-an-old-home-s-refurbishment-1257932872.html.
Compared to insulation and draughtproofing, solar power is a high-tech solution, but it's actually a simple and commonsense idea - harnessing the natural power of the sun - which is looking more and more cost-effective as fossil fuel prices rise. A recent SolarUK blog posting has some more on this:
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