Recommended Conservation Measures
- Install storm windows and doors and/or upgrade existing units.
- Install thermal drapes.
- Increase attic ventilation. Low-high is the most effective.
- Install attic fan with thermostatic and humidistatic controls and/or upgrade existing unit.
- Install band joist insulation.
- Install insulation on the boiler lines.
- Install insulation on the water lines.
- Install insulation on the water heater. (check manufacturer's warranty)
- Evaluate weatherstripping; determine the need for more or upgrade the existing weatherstripping.
- Evaluate basement insulation and need for upgrading.
- Evaluate the existing levels of attic insulation and/or need for upgrading.
- Evaluate the existing crawl space insulation and the need for upgrading.
- Evaluate temperature of the water from the water heater.(120F-140F)
- Evaluate installing a timer on the water heater.
- Evaluate installing a "setback" or "programmable" thermostat.
- Evaluate the need for the installation of a humidifier.
- Evaluate the need for the installation of a dehumidifier.
