We’ve pulled together a list from the community of DIY energy saving video ideas. We’re to the point where we’re going to be executing on creating these videos and we wanted your feedback on the following items. What’s the best topic (from the list below)? Can you contribute/are you an expert that wants to be in one or multiple episodes of the video series? What are we missing? Take a look at the list below and let us know what you think.
- How to test for heat leakage around doors and windows
- Energy Audit
- Weather-stripping doors to keep out drafts
- Installing interior storm windows
- Covering windows with plastic
- Installing low flow aerators on faucets
- Installing low flow shower heads
- Installing dual-flush conversion kits
- Turning down the water heater
- Installing a programmable thermostat and programming it
- Building a lightweight attic access door thermal cover using standard 1.5" rigid insulation and CA. 30 minute job, lots of potential savings
- Installing fiber glass batts in the roof
- Installing and monitoring simple solar panel kit.
- LED lighting interior and exterior
- Install motion sensors for lighting
- Insulate water heater
- Installing house fans
- Install tight fitting insulated window shades
- Rebates and Tax credits
- Seal and insulate ducts - ducts needs to be tested - energy audit
- Bleed trapped air from water heater
- Solar reflective paint
- Testing appliances