Green Tip
Are you interested in RVR becoming a more sustainable, healthier, and environmentally conscious neighborhood? So are we! In our era of climate change, drought, wildfires, and emission reduction goals, we all have great ideas on ways to improve our community. We will highlight a green tip of the week periodically in the newsletter to help bring this topic to the forefront.
Please enjoy the following eco-friendly tidbit:
Did you know sealing up gaps around windows, door frames, and other areas throughout your home can reduce heating and cooling costs by 10 to 30 percent? Air leaks are among the greatest sources of energy loss in a home, and fixing leaks is one of the best ways to improve energy efficiency. If you shut a door or window on a dollar bill and you're able to pull the bill out without resistance, conditioned air can escape and outside air can get in. Bottom line: You're paying for more energy than you should be. Consider performing a full assessment of your home's energy use. Then use caulk, expandable sealant, foam gaskets, or weather stripping to seal these areas. Black Hills Energy offers a free online energy assessment survey tool, or they can come to your home and do a more thorough assessment for a small fee. You can save money and eliminate wasted energy.
This post was brought to you by Friends of the Environment, a group of like-minded RVR residents who love the environment. If you would like to join their list, email courtney.eaton@icloud.com.
