We are in the midst of summer in central Ohio and the heat isn’t going anywhere for awhile! The summer heat can start to get to you and your energy bills during this time of year. During these hot days, many people blast their air conditioning to keep cool inside. This can quickly add up when it comes to utility costs. At P&D Builders, we’re here to offer you some tips on how to make changes to help you save on your cooling bills so you can spend that money out enjoying the summer with your friends and family.
Building an Energy-Efficient Home
Here at P&D Builders, we take pride in ensuring that your home is built for energy efficiency. We are proud to be an ENERGY STAR® Certified home builder, making your new home more comfortable and reducing utility bills by making your home more energy efficient. We build about 25 homes per year–all of them ENERGY STAR® Certified. Our exclusive “seal-tight” energy system is a complete program that produces the most energy efficient homes and comes standard in every home we build!
Easy Fixes to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient
There are major changes you can make to reduce your energy bills, but small ones as well. These easy tasks include:
- Replacing weather stripping on a drafty door
- Washing laundry in cold water
- Changing your ceiling fan’s direction
- Using energy-efficient light bulbs
These simple changes will make a difference on your next round of cooling bills.
Energy Efficient Homes Save More Than Money
Energy-efficient upgrades provide you and your family savings, there is no question about that. In addition to lowering your monthly utility bill or making your home more comfortable in extreme weather, you might be eligible for tax credits, rebates and additional savings. You can make major renovations such as replacing your furnace or updating your windows and be eligible for tax credits. Plus, you’re not burning more non-renewable energy than necessary!
If you are looking to build a beautiful home that is also energy efficient, P&D Builders has you covered! Reach out to us to set up a meeting.