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Home Energy DIY

January 3, 2022

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This is a list referenced in a blog about home energy savings. Please find that piece here.

Simple Saver Program from Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Co-ops (Incentive and rebate information)

Includes Big Sandy RECC, Blue Grass Energy, Clark Energy, Cumberland Valley Electric, Farmers RECC, Fleming-Mason Energy, Grayson RECC, Inter-County Energy, Licking Valley RECC, Nolin RECC, Owen Electric, Salt River Electric, Shelby Energy, South Kentucky RECC, and Taylor County RECC
http://togetherwesaveky.com/node/9/?touchstone=true



Energy Efficiency Tips

ENERGY STAR Ask the Experts
https://www.energystar.gov/ask-the-experts

ENERGY STAR Top 10 Tips for Renters
https://www.energystar.gov/products/top_10_tips_renters


Do-It-Yourself Guides

ENERGY STAR Do-It-Yourself Guide to Sealing and Insulating
https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=diy.diy_index

19 Energy Savings Tips with Step-By-Step Instructions (Printable DIY guides from Jackson Energy)

http://www.jacksonenergy.com/content/energy-efficiency

US Department of Energy Home Energy Saver (DIY online energy audit tool) http://www.hes.lbl.gov/consumer


Videos

Blue Grass Energy Attic Insulation Resources:

Attic Hatch Insulation and Air Sealing (3 min.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRrfZsKIIZE

Attic Pulldown Stair Insulation and Air Sealing (4 min.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8POZvK9QB6k

Basic Air Sealing for Attics (6 min.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mD7u9wFsQI

More Advanced Air Sealing for Attics (3 min.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n3QCBw0m74
Covers soffits, chases, can lights, etc.

Duct Sealing for Manufactured Homes (15 min.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UhrkNSBuE8

Sealing and Insulating Ducts in Attics, Basements, or Crawl Spaces (11 min.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4j9ToOpOG0kyGREENtv:

How To Weather Strip Your Door (2 min.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JvkHrF7uuI

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