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This blog was originally published on October 27, 2014 and has been updated for relevant information.<\/em><\/p>\n Congratulations! You\u2019ve started on the path to energy efficiency by completing a home energy audit. This is the first step to a more efficient home – and lower monthly energy bills. After your thorough inspection, your energy auditor should have given you an energy improvement package, specific to your home\u2019s needs. This is where homeowners often get stuck; the amount of information in that package may be overwhelming! Depending on your home, it may recommend extra insulation in walls or around pipes, HVAC equipment upgrades, or even solar power. There\u2019s a lot to think about: what should you do first? Which upgrades are going to make the biggest impact on your energy use? If you’re wondering what to do after your home energy assessment, follow\u00a0these steps to make that\u00a0assessment work for you.<\/p>\n The good news is you\u2019ve already completed step 1! You\u2019ll start to save energy right away with the energy efficient LED light bulbs, smart power strips, and water saving measures that were provided to you at no cost during your assessment. Now move on to step 2!<\/p>\n Air leaks and faulty insulation are some of the biggest areas of energy loss in Massachusetts homes! Before you make any other upgrades, seal up your home. This will help you save energy immediately, even if your appliances aren\u2019t top grade. Additionally, when you do replace your old appliances, you don\u2019t want them to work harder than they have to in a home that loses energy through the walls.<\/p>\n Heating and cooling amounts for the majority of your energy bills, so it pays (literally) to have an energy efficient HVAC system. If your system is old or otherwise inefficient, it\u2019s costing you an awful lot of money in your monthly bills. Now may or may not be the right time to replace your system, but when the time does come it\u2019s important to select an energy efficient unit that\u2019s right for your home.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have space for a traditional HVAC unit, or you only need to control the temperature of a few pesky rooms, consider whether a\u00a0ductless mini split system<\/a>\u00a0may be right for you. These systems are easy to install and easy to control from a remote or smartphone. They are a less invasive and more cost-effective answer to traditional HVAC units.<\/p>\n Every home is different. Your home energy improvement package will be different from your neighbors\u2019, so it\u2019s time to figure out what\u00a0your<\/strong>\u00a0biggest priorities are. Did your technician suggest window and door replacements, new appliances, or even a solar panel consultation? Take some time to review your package in detail, and ask yourself a few important questions:<\/p>\n Making your home energy efficient is not a one step process. While it\u2019s possible to make multiple upgrades to your home in just a few short months, it\u2019s more likely that you will implement these changes over the course of a few years. Rather than replacing all of your appliances right now, you\u2019re likely to wait until your existing ones wear out before replacing them with Energy Star rated ones. The most important thing is to know your priorities and to implement the changes that you can make. Not only will this make a difference in your home energy bill, but it will also reduce your impact on the environment.<\/p>\n Too often, homeowners are paralyzed by the perceived cost of energy efficient upgrades. While there does tend to be a high upfront cost to some of these upgrades, Mass Save provides rebates and incentives designed to reduce the cost of upgrading. Your Wattson Home Solutions technician should have provided you with a list of rebates you qualify for. When you work with Wattson Home Solutions to upgrade your home, we can help you apply for these rebates and incentives and make upgrades to your home without spending a fortune. You\u2019ll save on the work to become efficient\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0the efficient upgrades will help you save on your energy bills!<\/p>\n We think you\u2019ll be so happy with your energy savings that you\u2019ll want to shout it from the rooftops – and we hope you do! When you help your friends and neighbors save energy by referring them for a home energy assessment, we\u2019ll reward you with a $25 American Express gift card. Learn more about our\u00a0Refer-a-Friend program<\/a>!<\/p>\n You\u2019ve got your energy improvement package and you\u2019ve figured out which items are your biggest priorities. You\u2019ve already taken the first step to a more energy efficient home – now it\u2019s time to take the second! Contact Wattson Home Solutions today. We\u2019ll be happy to help you with your energy needs.<\/p>\nStep 1: Home Energy Audit<\/h2>\n
What to Do After Your Home Energy Assessment<\/h1>\n
Step 2: Seal it Up<\/h2>\n
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Step 3: Heating & Cooling<\/h2>\n
Step 4: Prioritize<\/h2>\n
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Step 5: Finance<\/h2>\n
Bonus: Help Your Friends (and Yourself)<\/h2>\n
Ready, Set, Go!<\/h1>\n
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