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How to make homes more Energy Efficient
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ave your clients ever been part of a “thermostat war” in their households? Maybe one of them thinks the office is too cold, but the other is way too warm in the game room downstairs—so they go back and forth a degree or two for the entire weekend. This is more than just a comfort issue, says Cynthia Adams: It’s a sign their home may not be energy efficient. Taking action to fix it can help the planet, save them money, and cut down on their temperature territory troubles. Cynthia, the co-founder of Pearl Home Certification, has been in the energy efficiency business for nearly 20 years. After she and her husband renovated a 1770s home, she realized that energy efficiency is as much about indoor air quality as it is about lower energy bills. “Many of us put up with our homes instead of recognizing we don’t have to live like that,” she says. A well-built, energy-efficient home is a comfortable home, a healthy home, and a convenient home.
12 CAPITAL AREA REALTOR ® — March/April 2020
