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How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with Insulation

March 22, 2022

What is a carbon footprint?

A carbon footprint is the carbon emissions from our actions.  Carbon emissions lead to the atmosphere becoming thicker, trapping the sun’s radiation, thus contributing to a warmer Earth. Decisions like lifestyle choices, transportation, and food production impact the climate. 

Calculate your home’s carbon footprint online: https://www.conservation.org/carbon-footprint-calculator#/

Increasing energy efficiency, thus reducing our carbon footprint, is good for the earth, our families, and generations to come.  “The idea behind energy efficiency is quite simple - if people consume less energy, there will be less emission of greenhouse gases as the result of the burning of fossil fuels.” Ref: https://insulationinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/NAIMA024.pdf

How much do residential homes contribute?

Residential energy usage contributes a heaping 20% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.  While new homes are typically being built with more energy efficiency, the trend is failing to decrease due to inefficient older homes, larger new homes, increased energy consuming electronics, and other driving forces.

What uses energy in a home?

• Heating & Cooling (51%) More than HALF the energy used in the home is for heating and air conditioning. 
• Water Heating (19%) The next largest consumer of energy is your hot water heater.
• Lighting (5%) On average, energy consumed in the home to light the house is shrinking due to led and more efficient lighting sources.
• Refrigeration (3%) Keeping food cool requires energy, but takes up only about 3% of the total home’s energy consumption.

So, how can YOU help?  

An easy place to start is by reducing your energy consumption of heating and cooling.  You can target half your home’s energy consumption with one easy upgrade: Insulation and Air Sealing to reduce your heating and cooling usage.  This will reduce your carbon footprint AND your monthly energy bills. Win-win!

Insulation works simply: It prevents heat loss and gain.  Insulation is effective anywhere that heat can easily escape – primarily on the roof, attic, windows, doors, and walls.

With proper insulation, your heating and cooling system warms/cools up your home relatively faster-- and it can save you up to 30% of your energy consumption.

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