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This Sunday’s Boston Globe had a great article about ‘winterizing’ your home and the added value and pay back cost of saved energy and time it would take to get that return on investment back…

New Windows: Cost $300-1200 per window
Savings $125-465 Annually
Payback: up to 33 years

Plastic Wrap Windows:
Cost: $7
Savings: 5-10% annually
Payback Immediate

Cellulose Insulation: Insulation made from recycled wood fiber
Cost 2.20 sq. ft
Savings: 10-50% annually
Payback: 9 years

Aircrete Foam: Cement oxide foam blown into walls via tubes and expands in walls.
Cost 2.70 sq. ft
Savings 30-35%
Payback 6.5 years

And more check out article at bostonglobe.com ” Time to Button Up “

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Here is What NStar Suggests
Switch to programmable thermostats - Programmable thermostats automatically adjust the temperature by using settings that residents can control. Recommended settings are 68 degrees when the home is occupied and lower overnight or when everyone is gone for the day. Every degree a thermostat is lowered during an eight hour period can save up to three percent on heating bills. NSTAR offers a $25 rebate on qualifying thermostat models.

Repair air leaks - A silent waster of heating dollars, air leaks come in all shapes and sizes. Inspect foundations and sills for cracks and holes. Most can be easily sealed with calking available at local home improvements stores.

Consider adding insulation - Increasing a home’s insulation is one of the most cost-effective ways to make the most of energy dollars. Investing in proper levels of insulation can reduce a home’s heating and cooling needs by up to 10 percent. Zero-interest financing is currently available for qualifying installations.

Repair or replace windows - Inefficient windows can account for up to 25 percent of a home’s heating bill. Simple steps to make windows more energy efficient include repairing damaged glazing, adding weather-stripping and installing insulating window shades. Old, inefficient windows should be replaced with Energy Star-labeled windows with high-performance glass. Rebates and zero-interest financing are available.

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