Simple Tips for Year-Round Comfort
Are you tired of paying high energy bills each season? Heating and cooling costs can make up a significant portion of your utility expenses, especially during the extremes of winter and summer. But what if we told you there are simple, practical ways to reduce these costs and make your home more comfortable year-round? With a few adjustments, an energy audit, and available NJ Utility rebates and financing programs, you can create a more efficient, cozy, and budget-friendly living space.
Let’s dive into some tips to help you save on heating and cooling costs while boosting comfort in your home!
1. Get a Home Energy Audit
The first step towards a more energy-efficient home is understanding where energy is being wasted. A professional energy audit can identify hidden issues that cause higher energy bills and uncomfortable drafts. At B&E Energy Solutions, we provide energy audits that assess insulation, air sealing, your Heating, Cooling and Water Heating efficiency, and other factors that affect your home’s energy performance.
An energy audit evaluates the entire home as a system, examining areas like , the attic, basement, crawl space and ductwork to determine where heat may be escaping during the winter or entering in the summer. The results of an energy audit offer a roadmap to address these issues with targeted improvements, helping you save money and improve comfort throughout the year.
2. Take Advantage of New Jersey’s Rebates and Financing Programs
In New Jersey, there are Energy Efficiency programs offered through your Natural Gas and Electric Utility companies designed to make energy-efficient home improvements affordable. Through Their Whole Home Energy Solutions programs, homeowners may qualify for substantial rebates and financing options for energy-saving upgrades, such as air sealing, insulation, and high-efficiency heating, cooling, and water heating systems
Here’s what The Whole Home Energy Solutions programs offer
Up to $6,000 in rebates for energy-saving home upgrades.
0% financing up to $25,000 for qualifying improvements.
These incentives make it easier to afford upgrades that will reduce heating and cooling costs in the long term. Imagine enjoying a more comfortable home while taking advantage of financial assistance to get the job done!
Learn more about these programs and see if you qualify by visiting our Rebates page.
3. Improve Your Home’s Insulation
Poor and low levels of insulation is one of the biggest reasons for high energy bills, as it allows heat to escape during the winter and infiltrate during the summer.The correct level of insulation in your walls, attic, and floors can make a big difference in maintaining consistent indoor temperatures.
An energy audit will help pinpoint areas with insufficient insulation, and thanks to New Jersey’s rebate and financing programs, you can get assistance with the cost of adding or upgrading insulation in your home. Not only will this lead to lower heating and cooling costs, but it will also improve your home’s comfort by reducing drafts and temperature fluctuations.
4. Seal Air Leaks for Better Efficiency
Did you know that small gaps and cracks, in the building shell and ducts can make your heating and cooling system work harder? Air leaks allow conditioned air to escape and unconditioned air to come in, leading to wasted energy, drafts and inconsistent indoor temperatures. Air sealing is a simple and cost-effective solution that addresses this problem.
By sealing leaks with caulk, weatherstripping and expanding foam, you can significantly reduce energy waste. Many homeowners in New Jersey qualify for Utility rebates for air-sealing & insulation work, so be sure to look into available programs that can help you finance this upgrade.
5. Upgrade to High-Efficiency HVAC and Water Heating Systems
If your HVAC and water heating systems are over 10–15 years old, they may be working harder to keep your home comfortable. Older systems are less efficient, which increases energy bills and affects the comfort level of your home. Upgrading to high-efficiency heating, cooling, and water heating systems can have a big impact on your energy use, especially when combined with improvements like air sealing and insulation.
New Jersey’s “Whole Home Energy Solutions Program” offered by your utility companies can help you replace outdated systems with energy-efficient models that save money and provide consistent heating and cooling. With rebates and zero-interest loans available, upgrading to a new HVAC or water heating system is more affordable than ever.
Get Started with B&E Energy Solutions!
With rising energy prices, there’s never been a better time to take control of your home’s heating and cooling costs. Following these tips can help you lower your utility bills while keeping your home comfortable year-round. However, the best way to get started is by scheduling an energy audit with B&E Energy Solutions.
Our experts will assess your home’s energy performance, recommend improvements, and guide you through the NJ Utilities rebate and financing programs. Whether you need insulation, air sealing, or a new high-efficient Heating, Cooling & Water Heating system, we’ll help you take advantage of the savings available to New Jersey residents. Contact us today to learn more and get on the path to a more comfortable, energy-efficient home!
