Energy-efficiency upgrades can make your home more comfortable while lowering your monthly utility bills. There are options for every home and budget, from simple projects to comprehensive whole-home solutions.
Check out some of the most effective energy-efficiency upgrades below, then visit Comfort Ready Home’s Homeowners page to learn more, find contractors near you and connect with your utility for incentives.
1. Air Sealing
Air sealing blocks uncontrolled air flow into and out of your home, leaving you with a quieter, healthier, and more comfortable home that wastes less energy.
2. Duct Sealing
Duct sealing ensures conditioned air is optimally delivered throughout your house, with less wasted energy.
3. Insulation
Insulation in your attic, walls and floors will make your home more energy efficient, quieter and more comfortable.
4. Heat Pumps
Heat pumps are an efficient and environmentally friendly way to heat and cool your home. Depending on your home type and budget, a ducted air source heat pump or ductless heat pump could work for you.
5. Smart Thermostats
Smart thermostats are an easy, affordable and convenient way to control your heating and cooling system and lower your costs, even remotely.
6. Heat Pump Water Heaters
Heat pump water heaters use as little as one-third of the energy consumed by standard electric storage water heaters, while delivering the same supply of reliable hot water.
7. Energy-Efficient Windows & Doors
Energy-efficient windows and doors offer energy savings and protection from water intrusion, drafts and heat gain and loss.
8. Air Filtration & Ventilation Systems
Air filtration and ventilation systems keep your indoor air healthy by filtering and removing contaminants from your home.
Many Upgrades Pair Well & Compliment Each Other
Air Sealing
Pairs well with: Insulation, duct sealing, air source heat pumps, ductless heat pumps, windows and doors, ventilation
Good for: Indoor air quality, utility bills, comfort, environmental footprint, noise reduction
Duct Sealing
Pairs well with: Air sealing, air source heat pumps
Good for: Indoor air quality, utility bills, comfort, environmental footprint, noise reduction
Insulation
Pairs well with: Air sealing, ventilation, ductless heat pumps, air source heat pumps, windows and doors
Good for: Indoor air quality, utility bills, comfort, environmental footprint, noise reduction
Heat Pumps
Pairs well with: Air sealing, insulation, duct sealing, smart thermostats
Good for: Utility bills, comfort, environmental footprint
Smart Thermostats
Pairs well with: Air source heat pumps
Good for: Utility bills, comfort, environmental footprint
Windows & Doors
Pairs well with: Air sealing, insulation
Good for: Indoor air quality, utility bills, comfort, environmental footprint, noise reduction
Air Filtration & Ventilation
Pairs well with: Air sealing, insulation
Good for: Indoor air quality