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Zone your heating and cooling system
Most people live by a reasonably predictable routine, and there are often significant parts of a home that are not occupied while others are (typically, bedrooms are not occupied during the day, etc.), it is likely worthwhile avoiding heating and/or cooling those areas. This may be achieved automatically by defining zones in your home and installing equipment that controls the heating and cooling in each of those zones.
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What You Need to Do
  • Engage an HVAC specialist to help you define zones in your home, and install the equipment needed to implement those heating and cooling zones.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • If I complete this measure, can I track my savings over time?
    If you mark an item on your plan as completed, we will track your estimated energy use and savings over time. We can use this to find additional savings options.
  • Why should I ask my contractor about the most energy efficient products?
    Energy efficient products usually have lower operating costs and frequently qualify for rebates.
  • How can energy upgrades improve the comfort and health of my home?
    No matter how efficient your heating and cooling equipment is, if your home is not properly sealed and insulated, you may not be as comfortable as you could be, and your heating and cooling systems will have to work harder. Additionally, if you have leaky or poorly insulated ductwork, your home might have humidity problems, excessive dust, or rooms that are never quite comfortable. Improving the building shell and sealing ducts can generally improve your home.
  • How should I maintain my equipment to make sure it operates efficiently?
    Keep your cooling and heating system at peak performance by having a contractor do annual pre-season check-ups. Maintaining your equipment will prevent future problems and unwanted costs.
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