Did you know you can reduce your monthly energy bill by being choosey on the appliances you select for your home? Here's how!
Select Energy Effective Home Appliances
Appliances can save almost 20% of the power utilized in the home. Consumer electronic items like TVs, VCRs, computers, and telephones constantly utilize electricity even when they are in the standby mode. When selecting appliances including small items like radios, DVD players, etc, select models that are energy effective. The yellow and black Energy Guide labels and ENERGY STAR label will assist you in choosing the energy efficient models that fit your needs.
ENERGY STAR fitted commodities include washers, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, refrigerators and freezers, room air conditioners, dehumidifiers, furnaces, programmable thermostats, central air conditioners, DVD players, televisions, VCRs, computers, lighting and more.
Around 75% of the electricity needed to operate electronic items in the house is consumed when the devices are switched off. If you select ENERGY STAR devices, you can save nearly 50% less energy by utilizing this equipment, without sacraficing style or function.
For more information on energy efficient appliances, visit the following websites:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/homes/rea07.shtm
http://www.aceee.org/consumerguide/
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home.index
You can also save on your mortgage by purchasing energy effective homes or transforming your existing home into an energy effective home! Homeowners can get increased funding from Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs) for new and/or existing mortgages. Individuals interested in home loans can be eligible for bigger mortgages by purchasing an energy effective home, or by implementing energy enhancements in their present home.
Energy Efficient Mortgages are supplementary to your normal mortgage. EEMs can permit borrowers to go above fixed loan limits without being eligible for extra capital. EEMs can be used to fund the total charge of energy effective changes to your current home. EEMs can be obtained for new and existing houses and also for solar and electric heating machinery. Mortgages include FHA, VA and standard loans.
For more information on Energy Efficient Mortgages, visit the following website or contact any
lender located under "service providers" in the menu bar on my website (http://www.parrettlikethebird.com/):
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_raters.energy_efficient_mortgage
Have fun saving money by becoming energy efficient in your home!
Sincerely,
Lisa Parrett, Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
http://www.parrettlikethebird.com/
317-863-4325
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