№ 01 Energy Efficiency
Weekend Home Energy Audit Plan for Renters and Homeowners
Run a weekend home energy audit with safe checks for insulation, drafts, appliances, lighting, water heating, and utility-bill priorities.
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№ 02 Energy Efficiency
Home Energy Audit Checklist for Renters and Homeowners
An ENERGY STAR and DOE-informed home energy audit checklist covering air leaks, lighting, appliances, HVAC habits, water heating, and renter-safe fixes.
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№ 03 Energy Efficiency
Heat Pump vs Gas Heater — DOE Efficiency Data and IRA Tax Credit Math
Heat pumps vs gas furnaces: DOE efficiency comparisons, real installation costs, Inflation Reduction Act tax credits, and which households should upgrade.
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№ 04 Energy Efficiency
LED vs CFL Light Bulbs — DOE Efficiency Data and Real-World Savings
LED vs CFL vs incandescent — DOE lifespan tests, ENERGY STAR efficacy ratings, and the actual cost-per-year math for whole-house lighting conversion.
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№ 05 Energy Efficiency
ENERGY STAR Appliances — Real Energy and Cost Savings (DOE and EPA Data)
ENERGY STAR ratings, DOE appliance studies, and which appliances actually save money fast. The 5-year payback math for refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, and dryers.
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