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Step 3 - Review energy saving tips for appliances:
Just a few small changes in your household routines can add up over the year to big savings on your utility bills. Progress Energy has tips on how to reduce your energy costs on your home, yard and appliances. Learn what the biggest household energy wasters are and how to easily fix them.

Below are fact sheets with additional information on the topics listed below.

Energy Efficient Heat Pumps

How Much Can It Cost
To Heat My Home With A Gas Furnace Vs. A Heat Pump?*

House Built To State Energy Code

Efficiency Level Gas Furnace
Cost/Year

Heat Pump
Cost/Year

Heat Pump Cost
Savings/Year
Minimum Efficiency $1,312 $822 $490
Mid-Efficiency $1,198 $766 $432
High Efficiency $1,117 $713 $404

House Built To Progress Energy’s Energy Efficient Home Program/Energy Star**

Efficiency Level Gas Furnace
Cost/Year

Heat Pump
Cost/Year

Heat Pump Cost
Savings/Year
Minimum Efficiency $1,035 $663 $372
Mid-Efficiency $942 $614 $328
High Efficiency $878 $571 $307

*This is an estimate only. Actual results may vary depending on house type, location, occupant behavior and other factors.
**Energy Star heating estimates include the Progress Energy 5 percent discount. For more information about the Energy Star program, visit the website at www.energystar.gov/homes.

Assumptions  
House Size/Location: 1908 sq. ft. in Raleigh, North Carolina
Thermostat Set Point: 72°F heating
Fuel Pricing  
(Published prices as of June 1, 2005)  
Gas: $1.73700 per Therm. + $7.74 per month service charge
Summer Electricity: $0.09035 per kWh, July – October
Winter Electricity: $0.08035 per kWh, November – June
Electric Service Charge: $6.75 per month

Air Conditioning
Reduce seasonal cooling costs by 6 percent to 8 percent

Appliances/Pools
Energy conservation and cost saving recommendations

Attics/Roofing
Ventilation and energy-saving options

Building/Additions
Selecting materials and contractors

Ceiling Fans
How ceiling fans save energy

Ducts
Indoor air quality

Fireplaces
Owners beware

Heating
Reduce winter energy bills

Water Heater
Reduce your energy costs

Humidistats
Take control of your air conditioner

Insulation/R-Values
R-value signifies the ability of a material to resist heat flow

Landscaping
Landscaping designed with energy efficiency

Seasonal
Tips for all seasons

Thermostat
The savings can be significant

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