Average monthly energy costs and conservation tips for Madison home

Average Energy Cost for 121 Leon St, Madison ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Home Heating Rating on mge.com ,[object Object],Your Home Heating Rating is: 4.2 - Good

How was energy use reduced for this house built in 1951? ,[object Object]

Set back thermostat in winter when ,[object Object]

Keep warm at night with thick comforters ,[object Object],[object Object]

Changed to fluorescent lights ,[object Object]

Few ceiling fixtures, so bought compact fluorescent torchieres ,[object Object]

Bought compact fluorescent torchieres ,[object Object]

Change to fluorescent lights ,[object Object]

Y-adaptor allows 2 bulbs inside paper shade for bright light ,[object Object]

Motion detectors on outside lights

Installed 95% efficient furnace ,[object Object]

Furnace has blower motor that saves ,[object Object]

Received rebate from Wis. Focus on Energy for efficient furnace motor

New showerhead uses 1.75 gallons ,[object Object]

Water-saving aerator has “trickle lever” ,[object Object]

Tested house for air leaks using ,[object Object],Photo by The Energy Conservatory

Ducts are in attic. Tested for duct ,[object Object]

Ducts are tight and already had some insulation on them ,[object Object],Duct buried in insulation

Sealed gap between ceiling diffuser ,[object Object]

Replaced electric water heater with gas water heater ,[object Object]

Gas tank-style water heater rated at .62 Energy Factor (E.F.)‏ ,[object Object]

Insulated hot and cold water pipes ,[object Object]

Water temperature reduced to ,[object Object],(Thermostat on a gas water heater)‏

Water temperature set to 120ºF. ,[object Object]

Cold water wash for most loads ,[object Object]

Air dry clothes ,[object Object]

Borrowed portable meter from library to check refrigerator. ,[object Object]

Put computer and peripherals on power strip. Turn off power strip ,[object Object]

Replaced plastic dryer vent with metal vent ,[object Object],Metal dryer vent cleaned annually

Signed up for 100% Green Power fom MGE ,[object Object],[object Object]

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