Every October is Energy Awareness Month. I have outlined a list of resources to
help homeowners identify ways to reduce energy usage.
Contact your local utility company
for a FREE Energy Assessment. For example MidAmerican provides customized
energy audits for your home using your monthly statements to find ways of conserving
your energy, thereby saving money. They also bring a basket of gifts that will
immediately save energy used in your house.
- Call them to schedule your in-house energy audit at 888-427-5632
- Alliant Energy offers booklets containing specific ideas for their customers to save energy. Contact them at 800-255-4268.
The Federal Government offers Residential Energy Credits by
filing form 5695 with your 2016 taxes. These credits have been in place since
2005 through the current year with a $500 cap. For example, if you have a new
roof installed you can get a refund of 10% of the cost up to $500. Windows and
Doors are the same 10% refund of the cost up to $200, providing products used
are EnergyStar rated.
§ Visit
EnergyStar.gov for more information or other ideas on how to save energy.
Your local utility companies also offer rebates for
installing EnergyStar products in your home. This includes windows, doors,
roofs, and appliances. Visit their websites to see how to sign up for the
rebates in your area.
§ MidAmerianEnergy.com
§ AlliantEnergy.com
Things
to Consider:
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You can
afford replacement windows! The return of investment on new windows begins
immediately upon installation. They money saved monthly on energy bills can be applied to the monthly payment
on financing the units. EXAMPLE:
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Let’s say
10 windows installed cost $5000, your monthly payment is $80, MidAmerican says
your monthly savings is $22 per month. To keep old windows you are paying about
$81 per month in lost energy!
o New Windows increase your property
value, reduce outside noise, and come with a lifetime warranty that includes
glass breakage.
Contact me to schedule your FREE Quote on any home
improvement projects you might have. I can provide an education on how the
investment will improve your quality of life, save you money instantly (my
products come with a Class A fire rating making home owners insurance more
affordable), and make the project affordable for your particular budge. I also provide an exceptional,
transferable aftercare warranty for a worry free project along with great
selling tool if you ever sell your home!
Angie Fauser
Production Manager
(309)792-3122 (call or text)
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