Maryland urged to invest in energy efficiency

By ANDREW CHILDERS, Staff Writer

Published 02/25/08

Lois Nichols can't wait for her next Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. bill.

In a quest to narrow her carbon footprint and blunt the worst of BGE's recent 72 percent price increases, the Crofton woman has spent nearly $3,500 making her house as energy efficient as possible, including a recent home-power audit.

Mrs. Nichols, who also has switched to compact fluorescent bulbs, unplugged appliances when they are not in use and air dries her laundry, said she hopes to shave 20 to 30 percent off of her monthly power bill, which averages $300.

"I'll be excited to see my next bill," she said.

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Windows - 2008-02-26 15:09:32

Actually Mr. Longston is correct. Windows have the lowest return for their value. Unless windows are incredibly old or cracked the best thing you can do is caulk around and create a seal keeping the air in. No matter how good the window is it only has a maximum R value of 2. In comparison your walls should have at least a R19 if not much better. http:///www.energyefficienthomearticles.com

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Energy Savings - 2008-02-26 12:51:22

Where did Andrew Childers find his energy expert, Bob Longston. Mr. Longston hasn't found a window that needed replacing in 20 years. He should check out energystar.gov. I don't know if Longston is certified or not, but he certianly is certifiable!

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