Tips & Tricks for Saving Energy

Tips & Tricks for Saving Energy

The devil is always in the details, in this case in the masonry itself: When it comes to household energy use, exterior walls, roofs, foundation floors, and windows are often true energy wasters. But you can save a lot of energy and money if you heat and ventilate your home the right way. Here are a few tips on how to do just that.

VENTILATING YOUR HOME

Five tips for proper ventilation

SEAL WINDOWS AND DOORS

Keeping the cold out
Proper heating

Proper heating


A full third of energy consumption in Germany goes toward heating, which means there is particular opportunity for savings in this area as well. Saving depends on having the right heating system, but also on using it the right way. >>
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It’s all about insulation


Good heat insulation is the be-all and end-all of saving energy. With poor insulation, costly heating energy simply goes up in smoke. The effect of insulation on a home’s “energy balance sheet” becomes clear when the energy consumption of various single-family homes are compared with different levels of insulation quality. >>
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The worst energy offenders: the lineup


About a third of the annual energy consumption in Germany goes toward heating buildings. In households, about 78 percent of energy used is for heating. Here, you can learn more about the worst energy offenders in your own home. >>