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Model approaches to home energy savings

As part of our Energy Efficiency Showcase, a ComEd public education initiative, we performed an energy efficiency makeover on the homes of 12 of our customers. The homes vary in style, size, and age. At each home, energy-saving opportunities were identified, implemented, and documented. Watch the improvements in action, and learn how you can apply some of these practices in your home.

Construction: 1930

Improvements:

  • air sealing and insulation
  • boiler
  • appliances
  • lighting

Specs: 4BR 1.5BA

Estimated Savings:
27% on annual energy bills

Construction: 1898

Improvements:

  • air conditioning
  • air sealing and insulation
  • appliances
  • furnace
  • lighting

Specs: 5BR 2BA

Estimated Savings:
35% on annual energy bills

Construction: 1930’s

Improvements:

  • air sealing
  • storm windows
  • insulation
  • boiler and water heater
  • lighting

Specs: 4BR 2BA

Estimated Savings:
41% on annual energy bills

Construction: 2001

Improvements:

  • air sealing
  • partial wall insulation
  • appliances
  • lighting

Specs: 3BR 2.5BA

Estimated Savings:
35% on annual energy bills

Construction: 1903

Improvements:

  • air leakage sealing

Specs: 4BR 2BA

Estimated Savings:
28% on annual energy bills

Construction: 1950s

Improvements:

  • ac upgrade
  • furnace upgrade
  • insulation

Specs: 3BR 2BA

Estimated Savings:
37% on annual energy bills

Construction: 1950

Improvements:

  • ac upgrade
  • insulation
  • appliances
  • lighting

Specs: 4BR 1.5BA

Estimated Savings:
28% on annual energy bills

Improvements:

  • appliance upgrade
  • attic ventilation
  • boiler upgrade
  • fireplace draft stopper
  • insulation upgrade
  • light upgrade

 

Construction: 1977

Improvements:

  • additional insulation in attic
  • appliance upgrade
  • ac upgrade
  • water heater upgrade
  • lighting

Specs: 3BR 1.5BA

Estimated Savings:
27% on annual energy bills

Improvements:

  • lighting upgrade
  • refrigerator upgrade
  • insulation upgrade and air sealing
  • furnace upgrade

Specs: 2,300 sq ft

 

Improvements:

  • air sealing
  • insulation
  • furnace upgrade
  • water heater upgrade

 

Improvements:

  • furnace
  • central air conditioning
  • insulation upgrade
  • complete weatherization
  • LED holiday lights

 

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