When comparing an average house to an energy-efficient house, it is possible to reduce annual energy bills by up to 40 percent! To obtain such a reduction, it is important to develop an energy conservation plan, which is both an environmentally friendly and economically sound approach.
According to Energy Star and the U.S. Department of Energy, energy use for the average house is as follows:
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