Top 10 Myths about Home Energy Efficiency

1. It has to be expensive
2. It has to be difficult to understand and implement
3. Taking simple, inexpensive energy efficiency steps, like weatherization, that include caulking, weather-stripping, customized foam insulation don’t make a big difference
4. There is only “one best way” to solve a problem or make an improvement
5. Washing dishes by hand uses less water than a dishwasher
6. When appliances are “off”, they don’t use power
7. Solar energy and solar designs work well only in warm, sunny climates and are too costly
8. All Home Energy Audits are the same
9. Any contractor that calls himself "green" is green
10. Energy Efficiency solutions take a long time to implement and there are no immediate payoffs

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