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The Energy Efficient Home Cost Breakdown
A good energy efficient home is an investment that will really pay for itself in the long run. A home that requires no artificial heating and cooling can save hundreds of dollars on energy bills every year. In a household with 2 adults and 3 children, the savings can be almost 50% of your energy bill!
We breakdown the energy of two homes for an "average" households (2 adults, 3 children) and show how you energy efficient home can save you over $1000 a year! Note the difference during those hot summer months (Q3), where energy use can triple when you switch on the air con. Meanwhile, an energy efficient home with solar power can actually help generate electricity during those months and help bring your overall expenditure down.
How does your home stack up?
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