Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Making Nashville Homes Energy Efficient

Our homes are a major source of energy use in the U.S. Improving the efficiency of new and existing homes while educating consumers about their energy use will help consumers save money and increase the nation’s energy security.

More and more homebuilders in Middle Tennessee are leaning towards energy efficient homes.  A partnership between Tennessee’s Realtors and the Federal Department of Energy aims to make your energy information available for homeowners.

Think about when you purchase a car - on the window you can look at the MPG. Chances are, if the sticker said your new car was going to get 5 MPG, you'd walk away. The goal right now is to make energy information available before buying a house.

If you've been in the market for a new house, wouldn't it be nice to be able to budget what your electric bill might be before you sign on the dotted line? You want to budget for your electric and gas, but you're just not sure what your new home will run you. Wouldn't it be amazing if you could have a general idea before you invest in a new home?

Going from a one bedroom apartment to a sprawling three-bedroom home could give anyone a sticker shock; don't let your electric bill do the same!

Realtors in Tennessee (and other states) have joined forces with the Department of Energy (DOE) to help homeowners improve their energy efficiency. The partnership makes energy information — such as the benefits of adding insulation — more available to anyone buying a house and expands existing upgrade programs.

This program should help older homes perform more like new houses, which often are significantly more energy efficient and cheaper to heat and cool.

Buying a new home is probably the most expensive purchase you'll ever make, so any way to save money is a plus!

South Nashville Heating and Cooling specializes in making your home more energy efficient. Give us a call today at 615-834-1636.

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