The program, which has been in effect for one year, has saved participating homeowners an average of $20 in annual energy costs
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Apr, 2012
Of all participants, five will randomly be chosen to win a free home inspection and energy assessment from a qualified D.C. home inspector.
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An additional challenge has been a structural problem that likely exists in many old homes – low doorways and ceilings.
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Twenty cities, including Washington, D.C., endured March temperatures more than 10 degrees higher than normal.
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Future developments include light sensors that react to movement, automatic windows and drapes and even a lawn moisture sensor.
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If homeowners’ banks are accepting, they can then repay the loan in installments through their monthly utility bill.
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Mar, 2012
Some parts of the home, including gutters and sump pumps, could have been overwhelmed by spring rainfalls and may require attention from homeowners.
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Oddly enough, the energy use suggested that his air conditioning system and television were also in operation.
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More advanced devices, which are routed directly into the hardware of the home, can be tailored specifically toward a homeowner’s unique needs.
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Maher’s home used 350 bales of hay as insulation and mud to finish the walls.