02-15-11, 06:48 PM | #1 |
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Good results from 3 weather-proofing projects
Per my New Year's resolution I completed three DIY home projects this fall hoping to reduce our use of natural gas. My weather-proofing projects were:
I've had my fingers crossed that these weather proofing projects would make a difference large enough to see on our gas bill. It looks like I didn't need to worry. Here are the numbers. Heating Bill before and after Weather Proofing Before Weather Proofing Jan 12 - Feb 11, 2010 (30 days) Natural Gas used = 70.09 Therms @ $75.12 Heating Degree Days = 1015 Therms per Heating Degree Day = 0.0690 After Weather Proofing Jan 12 - Feb 9, 2011 (28 days) Natural Gas used = 60.8 Therms @ $58.37 Heating Degree Days = 1029 Therms per Heating Degree Day = 0.0590 14.5% reduction in natural gas used! Woo Hoo! We are making real, quantifiable progress in reducing our need for natural gas (and gas bills). I've written more (and link to the projects) here: The Rugged Individual vs Fossil Fuels | EcoDaddyo.com Tim
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