MyMoneyBlog found a great way to save on home energy expenses, The Home Energy Saver online calculator.

“First, you give it your zip code, and it pulls up some initial information on your house based on your geographic area. You can then go with those estimates or enter in more details for a more accurate analysis. The tool then calculates your home’s energy consumption and potential energy-saving ideas. You can even choose a specific payback period and they will only give you recommendations that will be profitable within that period.

You can then see how your energy costs break down into six categories: heating, cooling, water heating, major appliances, lighting, and small appliances.”

— BEN POPKEN

The Home Energy Saver [via My Money Blog]

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