Home Eco-nomics

Save hundreds of dollars by streamlining your energy needs.

Reporting by Fran Lostys

From Reader's Digest

Did you know you can protect the environment, limit U.S. use of foreign oil, and save cash in the process? Check out these energy savers to find out how.

Current Annual Energy Spending

Energy Saving Measure		Per US Home		Per Northeast Home		Per Midwest Home		Per Southern Home		Per Western Home
Energy-Saving Windows		$110		$125		$180		$110		$99
R-38 Insulation		$97		$110		$95		$96		$87
Sealed Air Ducts		$133		$150		$130		$132		$119
Low-Flow Showers		$63		$64		$50		$67		$57
Energy-Saving Refrigerator		$43		$54		$48		$41		$41
Energy-Saving Washing Machine		$58		$73		$65		$59		$55
New Furnace		$80		$108		$93		$76		$61
Efficient Air Conditioner		$95		$61		$53		$102		$103

Total Savings

Energy Saving Measure		Per US Home		Per Northeast Home		Per Midwest Home		Per Southern Home		PerWestern Home
Dollars Saved		$679		$745		$642		$683		$622
Percentage		38%		39%		38%		38%		41%

From Reader's Digest - April 2005

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