ENERGY EFFICIENCY ISSUES

High energy bills are a direct result of a poorly performing home. The current average annual cost to operate a home is $2,300. Older homes can use up to 30% more energy than homes built after 2004. A basic energy retrofit package can save reduce a home’s energy use by 30-40% resulting in saving up to $920 per year. With incentive programs and a low-interest unsecured loan from Michigan Saves for the balance, upgrading the performance of your home can sometimes pay for itself or even add money to your bank account each month. As energy prices rise, this ratio will also grow better over time.

Meadowlark Energy provides the following services to address these issues:

• Complete energy audits that pinpoint underperforming systems and areas in a home
• Insulation upgrades and air-sealing
• Furnace cleaning and upgrades
• Hot water heater replacement
• Energy recovery drain systems
• Re-circulating hot water systems
• Hot water pipe insulation
• Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) systems
• Duct system repairs and upgrades
• Light bulb replacement
• Electrical system diagnosis and repair
• Motion sensor switches
• Whole house power conditioning
• Electrical power meter systems
• Water-saving fixtures
• Door/window replacement
• Programmable Thermostats