How to Make Your Home Environmentally Friendly

Step 2 Increase Heating and Cooling Efficiency

Heating and Cooling systems are the largest electrical users in a home. Geothermal heating and cooling is currently the most efficient system available. This type of system requires the installation of a heat pump, heat exchanger, and distribution system. The initial cost of this type of system is more than that of the average heating cooling system but is still reasonable due to the steep decrease in electrical utility bills once it is installed. For more information on geothermal energy watch the following video.

If the windows and doors in a home do not seal properly a significant amount of energy will be wasted due to unnecessary cooling and heating. There are several products that can be purchased to seal windows and doors. All seals in a home should be inspected annually. Rope Caulk can be used to create a seal where windows open and close. Alternatively a Window Insulation Kit can be used to place an air tight plastic covering over the window. Both products are shown in a photo below.