You just got a big utility bill, you think. You want to use less energy but how. This is where to start.
HOMEWORK
Adding Energy has set up a few do it yourself tasks to help you understand your energy usage.
Homework 1: Do That Sheet - How much do you spend a year on energy usage? What piece of that is heating? What part is cooling? This is a quick way to do a simple analysis of your bills yourself.
Homework 2: Utility Bill Workout - How your changing your usage changes your bill? This is an exercise that helps you see what your next unit of energy costs, the average price per unit and what you pay for no usage.
Homework 3: Fuel conversion - Once you know what you use for fuels, you might be able to change the fuel you use. This substitution can change what you pay for your energy. Is a propane dryer, cheaper than electric? Are wood pellets cheaper for space heating than oil?
If you would like help with any of these reach out on twitter, email, or with the message template below.
What we don't do
Sell specific products or brands.
Perform installations.
Create specific designs for systems.
Engineering Consulting.
Paperwork for energy incentives.
Talk about sea level rising, polar bears, ice caps, carbon footprint, carbon offsets.
Tell you that you are a bad person because of your car, house, or fuel usage.
Promise not to laugh at your utility bill.
Take any of this stuff too seriously.