Green Saves $$$

It is possible to realize up to 50% lower energy costs through well-designed and executed green retrofits.

Even though the initial investment in green, energy efficient materials and techniques may cost 10-15% more, the return on investment both in energy dollars and comfort will compensate for the additional up front cost.

We will provide more information on the return on investment (ROI) of specific measures if requested.

If your current utility bill is high, then the energy savings alone may justify investing in energy improvements.

The cost of Electricity

• Since 2000, the cost of electricity has increased an average of 2.5% annually, approximately twice the increase from 1985 to 2000. No one knows what this vital resource will cost as we move into the 21st century but most economists agree it will not go down.

The cost of Natural Gas

• The cost of natural gas, on the other hand, has seen wild fluctuations. From 1985 to 2000, the average wellhead price of NG has increased by 47%.

Therefore limiting your energy costs to a predictable level will become more important as you approach retirement when your income may not grow to match its increased cost.

The increase in home value

• The Real Estate Association, Home Appraisal, etc. estimates that for every dollar saved in annual energy cost, your home’s value goes up by 20 dollars.
  Your home will gain intrinsic value because, according to realtors, “comfort sells.”