If you live in a typical U.S. home, your appliances and home electronics are responsible for about 20% of your energy bills.
Reference: US Department of Energy
Heating and cooling account for about 56% of the energy use in a typical U.S. home, making it the largest energy expense for most homes.
Reference: US Department of Energy
Water heating can account for 14%-25% of the energy consumed in your home.
Reference: US Department of Energy
You can reduce your home's heating and cooling costs by as much as 30 percent through proper insulation and air sealing techniques.
Reference: US Department of Energy
Amount of money that would be saved if the energy efficiency of commercial and industrial buildings improved by 10 percent: $20 billion.
Reference: Energy Star
Amount of greenhouse gas emissions that would be reduced if the energy efficiency of commercial and industrial buildings improved by 10 percent: equal to about 30 million vehicles.
Reference: Energy Star
Amount of global carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere in 2005: 6,000 million metric tons.
Reference: Energy Star
We have made significant progress in reducing are carbon footprint through energy conservation. Are energy conservation investment portfolio in existing and new buildings includes: