Pro tip: I saw my old gas bill from 3 years ago and it hit me

I was cleaning out a drawer last week and found my utility bill from my old apartment in Phoenix. The cost for gas heating that winter was over $200 a month. I moved to a newer place with better insulation and a heat pump, and my bill now is like $60 in the cold months. It made me realize how much energy and money I was just wasting, and how fixing old buildings is a huge part of climate action. Has anyone else cut their bills way down by moving or upgrading their home?

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val_craig3710d ago

My old house had those single-pane windows that rattled in the wind. You could feel a cold draft just sitting on the couch. We finally got around to sealing them with that plastic film kit one winter, and the difference was immediate. The rooms just felt calmer, and the furnace didn't kick on as often. It was a small fix that saved a noticeable chunk on the next bill.

seth_rivera5710d agoMost Upvoted

Those kits are a game changer for old windows. Put a hair dryer on low to smooth out the film, gets rid of wrinkles and makes the seal way tighter.