In this activity, you will do a thorough home energy audit. Instructions Read "Energy Saver 101 Infographic: Home Energy Audits(Links to an external site.)" first, then visit “Do-It-Yourself Home Ener

In this activity, you will do a thorough home energy audit.

Instructions

Read "Energy Saver 101 Infographic: Home Energy Audits(Links to an external site.)" first, then visit “Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits(Links to an external site.)”. Conduct a DIY home energy audit by following the steps listed in this DIY home energy audit website.

1. How much money do you spend on energy each month?
2. In each area listed in this DIY package, what are your findings through the audit? Attach pictures to show problems you found in your home audit.
3. Where are your greatest energy losses? And what is your plan to fix it?
4. How long will it take for an investment in energy efficiency to pay for itself in energy cost savings?
5. Do the energy-saving measures provide additional benefits that are important to you? For example, increased comfort from installing double-paned, efficient windows?

Justify your answers with evidence and cite your sources.