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Energy and Sustainability
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Energy and Sustainability

Assessing Your Energy Use

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Understanding your home's existing energy use and systems, such as space conditioning and water heating is the first step in creating a decarbonization plan.  Many projects are done over time and creating a project plan based on your priorities and budget is the key to success.

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DIY Toolkit

Improve your home’s energy and water efficiency by checking out a Do it Yourself (DIY) Toolkit at your local Sonoma County Library branch. DIY Energy and Water Savings Toolkits include tools and information to perform home upgrade projects including weather stripping windows and doors, monitoring electrical usage, finding water leaks, and making homes more efficient with LED lightbulbs. Toolkits are available at all 12 Sonoma County Library regional branches and Sonoma County Library cardholders can check out the kits for up to 21 days. Learn More
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Home Energy Score

Developed by DOE and its national laboratories, the Home Energy Score™ provides home owners, buyers, and renters directly comparable and credible information about a home’s energy use. Home Energy Score is like a miles-per-gallon rating for a vehicle. Using a 1 to 10 scale (least to most efficient), the Score estimates a home’s energy use and recommends ways to reduce the amount of energy needed to save energy, cut costs, and improve comfort. Learn More
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Whole House  Energy Audit

A more thorough approach to understanding a home's systems and energy consumption.  A home performance professsional will conduct diagnostic testing, review energy consumption, and discuss your issues and goals to create a comprehensive report.
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Creating a Project Plan

Understanding your home's existing energy use and systems such as space conditioning and water heating is the first step in creating a plan.  Many projects are done over time and creating a plan based on your priorities and budget is the key to success.