The next step is to replace inefficient items, switch out old lighting to LED bulbs, add insulation, seal windows and doors, replace household appliance with ENERGYSTAR certified models. You can also have an auditor come to your home to identify areas you could save; how much it could cost and how much you can save each year. Contact your utility to request an energy audit.
Energy Efficient Products: ENERGYSTAR
Utility Contacts: Energy Waste Reduction
Each utility company in Michigan is required by Michigan law to provide some sort of incentive for energy waste reduction. Each utility offers different energy assessments or audits and incentives, and depending on your utility, you may have access to:
- ENERGYSTAR products like LED bulbs, refrigerators, clothes washers and more
- Upgrades to your home such as energy efficient furnaces and better insulation