As the seasons change, so should our thinking regarding operating our buildings at the most energy efficient level. One way to effectively lower your utility bills and save energy in the coming cooler months is to make sure your building is well insulated.
The change in seasons is a great reminder to do a building walkthrough of the properties you manage. You can use this seasonal transition to cooler temperatures to focus on window and door seals. Our friends at Energy Star provide tips on how to ensure all air ducts, windows, doors, and passage ways are sealed properly. Read the entire article here: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_sealing.hm_improvement_sealing
If you decide to upgrade your building’s energy efficiency through an upgrade to window and door sealing, you can use this project as points towards maintaining your BOC credential. Here is helpful link to the project submission form: https://www.theboc.info/g-send-story.html