Homeowner Jeff Wilson performs a Deep Energy Retrofit on his 70-year-old Cape Cod with the goal of making it energy neutral.
Growing Up Green
Meet Jeff Wilson – a man on a mission to save money on his utility bills. Jeff’s Family Influences
Reasons for the Retrofit
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A Perfect Home ... With a Few Changes
Making this 70-year-old Cape Cod energy neutral has its challenges.
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Testing a Home’s Efficiency
An energy audit involves evaluating a home’s thermal performance.
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Energy Audit vs. Energy Survey
An audit is a thorough inspection and analysis, while a survey involves less data.
Identifying the Problem Areas
Beating the Heat
Building an Energy Efficient Addition
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Add Space If Necessary
But see if you can use your current footprint first.
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Stop Costly Air Leaks
Save on utility bills by air-sealing your home.
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New Windows & Doors
Replace leaky single-pane windows with new materials.
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Deep Energy Retrofits
See how a DER goes the extra mile to save.
Solar Power & High-Efficiency HVAC
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Half-Price Solar Panels
State and local rebates reduce solar to a fraction of retail costs.
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HVAC Upgrade
A new unit will reduce heating & cooling costs and level humidity.
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