Record Home Heating Costs Predicted For This Winter
Plainwell, Michigan – With rising oil costs, homeowners around Michigan continue to pay rate increases for their home heating. According to USA TODAY, “Consumers will likely pay record prices to heat their homes this winter. Home heating costs could rise an average 10.5%”. For many homeowners, this means tightening their budgets even more for the upcoming winter that is predicted to be long and cold. Because of the increased demand on the fuel industry, oil prices are at record highs.
Everyone should be looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption. Energy audits are available to help individual homeowners determine which solutions will best serve their needs. These audits can be done by the homeowners themselves, or an outside company. Many consumers have attempted to reduce the cost of home heating bills by wrapping the water heater, insulating wall outlets, and replacing windows. According to the US Department of Energy, almost half of the heat loss and gain occurs in the attic. Therefore, homeowners should be cognizant of their insulation and ventilation systems. The recommended amount of insulation is updated periodically to keep pace with the change in climate, the cost of heating fuels, and studies that determine effectiveness of the current insulations systems.
A Naussau derived technology has been developed which allows homeowners to increase the effectiveness of the current insulation system, reducing heating and cooling costs by up to 40%. A reflective space age blanket is now available to all Michigan homeowners and business owners and should be utilitized by anyone interested in lowering energy consumption and the cost of their utilities. This technology not only reduces energy consumption, but because it stops the heat transfer in the attic, it makes the home more comfortable. It can be retrofit into most attics with available access. In addition to being effective in reducing heating costs, it also works to keep the heat out in the summer which in turn keeps the home cooler, reducing the need for air conditioning.
For additional information or a Free Energy Consultation, contact either Energy Doctor of Michigan at (269) 668-8297 or Plainwell Energy Doctor at (269) 685-2835 or visit www.energydoctorinc.com
