Energy Tips

Did you know?
Heating costs typically account for the largest portion of the average utility bill. Properly insulating your home can reduce your heating and cooling needs by up to 10%.

The U.S. Department of Energy offers the following insulation tips:

*Consider your regional climate, your home's design, and your budget when selecting insulation R-values.

*Recessed lights are often a major source of heat loss. While insulating these fixtures can prevent some of this loss, it is important to be careful with how close you place insulation to a fixture - unless it's marked IC for direct insulation contact. Recommendations can be found through your local building codes.

*Adding insulation to your attic can be relatively easy and cost effective. To find out if you have enough attic insulation, measure your insulation's thickness. If it is less than R-22 (seven inches of fiber glass or rock wool or six inches of cellulose), you should benefit from more. Michigan homes should aim for R-49 insulation in their attics.

*When installing insulation, product instructions should always be followed. Also, make sure to wear the proper protective gear.

Learn more at the U.S. DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program website.

An Audit Could Help You!

Home Energy Audits performed by Clean Energy Coalition offer a standardized evaluation of a new or existing home's energy efficiency and resulting energy costs. Implemented audit recommendations can lead to greater comfort, lower utility bills, and increased real estate value.

Learn more about our auditing services on our Michigan Emmy-nominated video!


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	CEC's Executive Director, Sean Reed, explained why the project is a great fit for Clean Energy Coalition: "CEC is based right here in Ypsilanti. We're extremely excited to work in partnership with other Ypsilanti businesses and organizations to advance energy efficiency practices that will benefit them financially both in the short and long term as they save energy and save money!" To get involved in Rebuild Ypsilanti, please contact Sean Reed at reed@cec-mi.org. E85 Incentive Program Expanded! The Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG) recently awarded a $125,000 grant to the Clean Energy Coalition. The funds will allow CEC to offer incentives to public service stations and public fleet owners to convert fuel delivery systems for ethanol (E85) fuel. As DLEG Director Keith W. Cooley stated, "This grant demonstrates Michigan's ongoing commitment to be a national leader in developing the infrastructure to use clean, renewable, and Michigan-produced ethanol fuel to power our vehicles." For more information, please contact Sean Reed at reed@cec-mi.org Recap: Michigan Clean Transportation Expo & Awards Gala a Tremendous Success! Drawing nearly 250 attendees, the Michigan Clean Transportation Expo & Awards Gala brought together clean energy enthusiasts and experts from around the region! The event was a partnership between CEC, the Detroit Area Clean Cities Coalition (organized by NextEnergy), and the Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities Coalition. Eleven winners were named in ten categories: Clean Transportation Technology Innovation Award, won by Fisher Coachworks, for the development of its advanced technology hybrid bus. Alternative Fuel Supplier of the Year Award, won by RKA Petroleum Companies of Romulus for its efforts to advance biofuel marketing and use in Michigan. Michigan Clean City of the Year Award, a tie between Taylor and Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor has reduced its gasoline and diesel use more than 14% since 2003 through its Green Fleets Program. This reduction has prevented 290 tons of CO2 emissions. Taylor has incorporated natural gas vehicles and hydrogen powered Ford focus vehicles, and runs its diesel fleet on biodiesel. Small Business Clean Transportation Leadership Award, won by Clean Emissions Fluids for its FAST (Fluids Affordable STored) system, which offers on-demand, variable ratio biofuel blending on location. Michigan Clean Transportation Community Leader Award, presented to Art Van for a pilot program with the National Biofuels Energy Laboratory at NextEnergy to use B20 biodiesel in furniture delivery fans. 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Heating costs typically account for the largest portion of the average utility bill. Properly insulating your home can reduce your heating and cooling needs by up to 10%. The U.S. Department of Energy offers the following insulation tips: Consider your regional climate, your home's design, and your budget when selecting insulation R-values. Recessed lights are often a major source of heat loss. While insulating these fixtures can prevent some of this loss, it is important to be careful with how close you place insulation to a fixture - unless it's marked IC for direct insulation contact. Recommendations can be found through your local building codes. Adding insulation to your attic can be relatively easy and cost effective. To find out if you have enough attic insulation, measure your insulation's thickness. If it is less than R-22 (seven inches of fiber glass or rock wool or six inches of cellulose), you should benefit from more. Michigan homes should aim for R-49 insulation in their attics. When installing insulation, product instructions should always be followed. Also, make sure to wear the proper protective gear. Learn more at the U.S. DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program website. An Audit Could Help You! Home Energy Audits performed by Clean Energy Coalition offer a standardized evaluation of a new or existing home's energy efficiency and resulting energy costs. Implemented audit recommendations can lead to greater comfort, lower utility bills, and increased real estate value. Learn more about our auditing services on our Michigan Emmy-nominated video!

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