Project GREEN

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Project GREEN-Elmhurst, Illinois

Description

Project GREEN is a simple approach to
make your home more comfortable, save on energy bills and make
Elmhurst a cool place to live!

The numbers for a typical retrofit
project make sense. A retrofit is usually limited to measures such as
caulking, air sealing, insulation, lighting, ENERGY STAR appliances,
and heating and cooling upgrades.  For many homeowners, the project work
might cost $2500. 
(http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2008/09/pdf/green_recovery.pdf)

Based on the Elmhurst Energy and Emissions Profile, a typical
Elmhurst family might save $600 per year on utility bills after the
retrofit work. That means the savings from the project will pay for
the project within about four years. After that, the utility savings
goes right back into the homeowner’s pocket!

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