1. Energy Efficient Home Amanda Hemmer

2. Solar Panels  Brand:  Sharp  Cost:  $305.00 each (10 Total)  Description:  Sharp ND-240QCJ; 240 Watt; 65 “ X 40”  Location:  Big on south-side, small on north, east, & west  Environmental Benefits:  Conserves energy, Warm in winter, cool in summer

3. Windows  Brand:  Energy Star  Cost:  $120 each (higher for larger windows)  Description:  36” x 72” (16 windows required)  Location:  7 on south wall, 5 on north, 2 on west, 2 on garage  Environmental Benefits:  Conserves energy, Warm in winter, cool in summer, lets in a lot of light

4. Refrigerator  Brand:  Energy Star  Cost:  $1,979.00  Description:  Bosch Energy Star Linea; 36”; 300 Series  Location:  In the kitchen next to open counter space  Environmental Benefits:  More than 20% energy-efficient, cool air naturally drops to freezer

5. Low-Flow Shower Heads  Brand:  Danze  Cost:  $65.65  Description:  4” Round Sunflower; 1.5 GPM  Location:  In your bathroom, on the wall in the showering region  Environmental Benefits:  Uses 20-70% less water, saves thousands of gallons of water per year

6. LED Light Bulb  Brand:  Feit Electric  Cost:  $12.99 each (20 required)  Description:  LED Frosted A-Shape Bulb; Mercury-Free; 1.6 Watts  Location:  On the ceilings & in lamps throughout the whole home  Environmental Benefits:  Mercury Free, uses 2-10 watts of electricity, equals to $2.00 a day/8 hrs

7. Solar Attic Fan  Brand:  US Sunlight Solar  Cost:  $320.00  Description:  1,150 sq. / ft.; Ventilating Solar Attic Fan  Location:  On the ceiling in the attic or loft, or where ventilation is needed  Environmental Benefits:  Doesn’t require the use of electricity, circulation is powered by the sun.

8. Shade Trees  Brand:  Sugar Maple  Cost:  $40.00 each; 8 ft. (4 total)  Description:  Grow 30-145 feet, fast growing, provide wind blocks (drafts)  Location:  All around house, larger tree’s on west side, (wind comes hardest)  Environmental Benefits:  Natural wind block, & there’s nothing at all electronic about trees

9. Wind Turbine  Brand:  Powermax 5000  Cost:  $11,000  Description:  3 Fiberglass Blades; 5 kilowatts  Location:  Outside, on the side of the house so there’s more free space up front  Environmental Benefits:  Natural energy, reduces carbon emissions (cause of air pollution)

10. Economic / Environmental Ratings EconomicEconomic  1. Wind Turbine  2. Solar Panels  3. Windows  4. Refrigerator  5. Attic Fan  6. LED Lights  7. Shower Head  8. Shade Trees  1. Wind Turbine  2. Solar Panels  3. Windows  4. Refrigerator  5. Attic Fan  6. LED Lights  7. Shower Head  8. Shade Trees EnvironmentalEnvironmental  1. Shade Trees  2. Solar Panels  3. Shower Head  4. Windows  5. Wind Turbine  6. Attic Fan  7. LED Lights  8. Refrigerator  1. Shade Trees  2. Solar Panels  3. Shower Head  4. Windows  5. Wind Turbine  6. Attic Fan  7. LED Lights  8. Refrigerator

11. RecommendationsRecommendations  Solar panels are the best choice  Shade trees are cost-effective  Wind turbine produces long-term gains  Windows reduce greatest heat losses  Upgrade “necessary” items  Solar panels are the best choice  Shade trees are cost-effective  Wind turbine produces long-term gains  Windows reduce greatest heat losses  Upgrade “necessary” items