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Proper Insulation Is Key for Energy Savings
Checking your home's insulating system is one of the fastest and most cost-efficient ways to use a whole-house approach to reduce energy waste and maximize energy dollars. According to Jackson EMC, a good insulating system includes a combination of products and construction techniques that provide a home with thermal performance, protect it against air infiltration, and control moisture.
You can increase the comfort of your home while reducing your heating and cooling needs by up to 30 percent by investing just a few hundred dollars in proper insulation and weatherization products.
The following tips will help you conserve energy and save dollars:
§ Consider factors such as your climate, building design and budget when selecting insulation R-value for your home.
§ Use higher density insulation such as rigid foam boards in cathedral ceilings and exterior walls.
§ Ventilation plays a large role in providing moisture control and reducing summer cooling bills. Attic vents can be installed along the entire ceiling cavity to help ensure proper airflow from the soffit to the attic, helping to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient.
§ Recessed light fixtures can be a major source of heat loss, but be careful how close you place insulation next to a fixture unless it is marked "I.C." — designed for direct insulation contact. Check your local building codes.
Jackson EMC is a consumer-owned cooperative providing electricity and related services to 194,000 customers in metro Atlanta and northeast Georgia.
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