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It has been said that one generally needs to be introduced to “something” at least 3 times before “something” becomes part of one’s memory. Because the Energy Efficient Home Article Team believes this to be true we once again feature the work of Dennis (Maq) Crook of the Energy Efficient Home Team™. We begin our E-Zine with Maq’s definition of an “energy-efficient home” since it is our intention that the following definition becomes the universally accepted definition: Energy-Efficient Home: “Energy- efficiency is the minimum expenditure of energy needed to heat and cool the interior of a building with the added feature of making this space healthy for human occupation. This includes air quality, moisture conditions, and lighting. The ideal energy-efficient home retains the best environment for human habitation while minimizing the cost of energy. Despite a lower expenditure of energy than less efficient structures, the energy-efficient home acts as a smoothly-functioning machine in which the equipment produces as much, if not more, energy capacity than is needed to operate the ideal human environment.” “When consumers are at their maximum on debt to equity ratios on their residential mortgage loan and utility bills only continue to rise, it often times becomes a matter of “robbing Peter to pay Paul”. That once simple mortgage payment of $1500 for a nice 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is often times cannibalized to pay utility bills that must still be paid even when times are tough. 30 Year fixed mortgage loan payments stay the same while energy costs do not. One can be paying $150 in April for electricity but when the summer’s blistering heat happens that bill can double or even triple and leave homeowners searching to come up with an extra $300 or $400 per month—the juggling act known as “robbing Peter to pay Paul” begins. When funds become tighter as home utility bills increase, the funds needed to cover these increased costs must come from some where. Credit cards are frequently used to pay these reoccurring monthly expenses. The juggling act is now in full swing and it is not long before the decision becomes whether to pay the utility bill or the mortgage payment. By the time one is at this level of choice it is not very long before one finds them self either in foreclosure or without electric power. There are some people that do not think financial problems will befall them and then there are some people afraid to move forward fearing something catastrophic will cause them financial ruin. It does not have to be an “either or” situation. The more you know about energy efficient homes the less likely you are to end up in an unpleasant home ownership situation as described above. When looking to purchase a home, one must learn more than just the acquisition cost of the home. Consumers must begin to take into account the energy operating costs of the homes they are purchasing. The larger the house, the larger the utility bills will be unless it is energy efficient. An energy efficient home will add comfort to your lives and dollars to your pocket.” Copyright 2007, Dennis Maq Crook, Energy Efficient Home Team™
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