Saving Money on Energy- heat, etc.

Diva · 12-02-2010, 10:28 AM

When my Dad passed away, there was money left to bring the house up to snuff in case I wanted to sell it (which I didn't).

One of the things I did was have new windows installed.....energy efficient, of course! The difference it's made in my heating/cooling bills is substantial. I went from a nearly-$500 summer bill to a little less than $200. I know. Heating went from $200-ish to just over $100. It has blown me away!

I really wanted to put in a tankless water heater, but couldn't justify the cost. I did wind up getting a new water heater which was more energy efficient.

My space heater is amazing and I use that until I just can't stay warm. I've used my heat only 2 times so far.

My dream would be to put solar panels on my roof.....we have a lot of sun here in Austin! But Diva will have to win the lottery to do that! (And yes....I'd stay in this house if that ever happened! I'd just buy an island somewhere, too! )

12-02-2010, 10:28 AM	#4
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	When my Dad passed away, there was money left to bring the house up to snuff in case I wanted to sell it (which I didn't). One of the things I did was have new windows installed.....energy efficient, of course! The difference it's made in my heating/cooling bills is substantial. I went from a nearly-$500 summer bill to a little less than $200. I know. Heating went from $200-ish to just over $100. It has blown me away! I really wanted to put in a tankless water heater, but couldn't justify the cost. I did wind up getting a new water heater which was more energy efficient. My space heater is amazing and I use that until I just can't stay warm. I've used my heat only 2 times so far. My dream would be to put solar panels on my roof.....we have a lot of sun here in Austin! But Diva will have to win the lottery to do that! (And yes....I'd stay in this house if that ever happened! I'd just buy an island somewhere, too! )