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Everybody talks about going green. It’s the most discussed topic with so many green organizations putting up informative, interesting banners and slogans. But what matters most is what each person, each home, each industry is doing to save the environment. Growing demand for energy and depleting resources have landed us in deep trouble with severe energy crisis. Pollution, contamination, growing health problems, global warming is all the consequence of our reckless use of resources. So what can we do to make a difference? We need to be careful in using each and every resource available. Make a conscious effort to cut down the use of electricity, water and fuel. Buy energy efficient appliances and fuel efficient vehicles. While making your life comfortable and trying to save money, think of how it is going to impact the environment. Let the change begin with you and in your home. One of the major reasons for high energy bills is heating and cooling of homes. Improper air sealing and insulation not only puts a strain on the heating and cooling systems, increasing the energy bills but also makes the home uncomfortable and even unhealthy. Apart from the gaps present in roofs and penetrations into the walls by plumbing or electric wiring, windows account to almost 50 percent of heat loss or gain. So one of the best ways you can go green is by installing energy efficient windows. What do they do? They reduce energy consumption of the heating and cooling systems, by creating an airtight blanket around your home by cutting down all the wind drafts. Wood, fiberglass or vinyl window frames ensure better sealing and are more energy efficient than metal frames. With advances in technology, windows come with special glasses which not only let more light in and give a better outside view, but also provide better insulation. Double paned or with multiple panes and filled with non –toxic gases like argon or krypton between the panes, they provide excellent insulation and considerable noise reduction. Unlike the non energy efficient windows, they keep the heat out in summer to keep your home cool and keep the heat in, in winter to make your home warm. This naturally reduces your energy consumption and your energy bills. You can reduce the heating cost by almost 15 percent by upgrading from a single pane to a double pane. These windows also help to keep the harmful ultraviolet rays out reducing the fading of the drapes, carpets and the furniture. You save money even here by not having to replace your carpets and drapes more often. Installing energy efficient windows reduces the operating cost of your home by reducing your utility bill and increases the value of your home if ever you want to sell it. They will enhance the look of your home as you choose the right style window. Many options are available with companies like Champion. They even custom manufacture windows for the perfect fitting. They are Energy Star rated and come with high performance, energy efficient Comfort 365 glass. They provide free consultation to answer all your questions while choosing the window. They manufacture, install and service windows which are guaranteed as long as you own them. An added incentive to green is that the government is also offering tax credits to all who install energy efficient doors, windows and buy energy efficient appliances. You also get low-interest financing options to upgrade your old home and make it energy efficient or set up a home with energy efficient products. So what are you waiting for?? Talk less about going green and do more. Every little responsible thing you do will make a difference. GO GREEN today. SAVE money, CONSERVE energy and PROTECT your environment. Be RESPONSIBLE. Author Bio:
Michael Pearce has spent 7 years in the home improvement business. Michael loves to write and share information from his experience in roofing, replacement windows and doors, siding, constructing patio rooms and sun rooms. He has written some of the champion windows for readers and writes for Champion Window and other related topics of interest.
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