What is weather stripping?
• Weather stripping is a seal that stops air leaks around windows and doors. Air leaks can rob your house of heat in the winter or make it too humid in the summer. As much as 40 percent of your heating and cooling costs can be due to air leaks. For more about weather stripping and other energy conservation tips at home, visit: • www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/ • www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/insulation_airsealing/index.cfm/mytopic=11280 • www.epa.gov/epahome/athome.htm Power Down 1200 • Turning these out when you leave the room is energy well spent. • What are the lights? • Energy efficiency helps to reduce energy use, save money, and protect the environment. About thirty-six percent (36%) of the average home’s energy spending goes to lighting and appliances. For more information on energy-saving tips, visit: • www.epa.gov/epahome/athome.htm • www.eia.doe.gov/kids Power Down 1600 • Hanging clothes there instead of using the dryer is a fresh idea to save energy. • What
