Based
on the predictions in end time Bible Prophecy I have forecast a dollar
collapse, this is going to be inevitable as the United States will not be the
leading world empire in the end time Bible Prophecy world power lineup.
There is coming a seismic shift in the world order. When this occurs and the US dollar tanks or ceases to be the world's reserve Tough times are going to be ahead. Making your home energy efficient is a way to not only reduce your current costs but prepare for the possibility of costs skyrocketing
10
Must Haves to Make Your Home Energy Efficient
There is no better way
to reduce energy costs than to make your home energy efficient. Some steps are
inexpensive, while others are costly. Below is a guide of the 10 must haves to
make your home energy efficient and to help you save money on your utility
bills, keep your overhead at a minimum and prepare for tough times.
·
Energy
Saving Bulbs. According to the
EPA, "An ENERGY STAR Qualified Compact Fluorescent Light bulb can save
more than $40 in electricity costs over its life time, uses about 75% less
energy than standard incandescent bulbs, and lasts up to 10 times longer, and
produces about 75% less heat, so it's safer to operate and can cut energy costs
associated with home cooling. " With an LED bulb you will use less than
half as much energy as a and last more
than 5 times longer than a CFL bulb.
·
Energy
Efficient Windows are double
paned, super sealed, coated and tinted to keep heat in and cold air out.
·
High
SEAR Central Air or Portable Air Conditioners- Energy Star rated. The government publishes a SEER (Seasonal
Energy-Efficiency Rating) figure for all models, and some earn an ENERGY STAR
designation. SEER is a comparative indicator of a central air conditioners
efficiency
·
Energy
Efficient Boilers-Gas or Oil. These use
combustion technology to extract more heat from the same amount of fuel and do
not have pilot lights that run continuously.
·
A Programmable Thermostat, which
you can program in summer and winter to lower or higher temperatures depending
on the time of day, so that you do not use as much energy when you do not need
it. The EPA estimates a savings of about $180.00 per year for properly
adjusting those settings.
·
ENERGY
STAR Rated Appliances, Computers and TV's use 20-30% less energy than required by federal standards
·
Energy
Saving Window Treatments come
in different colors and styles, with some offering more protection. The idea is
to keep the sun out in the summer and in during the winter. In the summer,
during the hottest part of the day, you want to close your window treatments or
draw your shades.
·
Eliminate
All Drafts and Seal Leaks. Air
leaks exist around doors and windows and are also in hidden holes in attics,
basements, and crawlspaces. Sealing these leaks with caulk, spray foam or
weather stripping will have a great impact on reducing utility bills. The EPA's
website, energystar.gov provides a house diagram to see common air leak
locations that you should aim to seal.
·
Insulation
in the Ceiling is very
important because up to 45 percent of the heat loss from an insulated house is
lost through the ceiling. Ceilings can be insulated with blown, poured, or
batt-type materials with or without attached vapor barriers. Fiberglass or
plastic foam board may be used for interior open-beam ceilings and other
special constructions.
·
Insulated
Garage Doors help to keep
your home warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer and also helps reduce
street noise. They are not as loud opening and closing. Typically, garages are
the largest insulated portion of a home.
In
addition to enjoying the savings from reduced energy costs and increased home
comfort after acquiring the 10 must haves to make your home energy efficient,
tax credits are available to consumers on home improvement items as well as
products purchased for new construction. You can go to the EPA website and see
if you qualify.
While being prepared in these end times is a good idea, there is no greater preparation for our lives than to accept Jesus Christ as our personal savior and trust in Him for our eternal security. John 3;16 states: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.
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