Effective Ways to Lower Your High Energy Bills

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Do you have high energy bills? Follow these energy-saving tips from Evergreen Home Performance to start saving and make your home more comfortable at the same time. 

Remove Old & Damaged Insulation

Most Maine homes we see have insufficient or improperly installed insulation, making them prone to comfort and health issues. Under the right circumstances, insulation should last for decades—but if it gets wet, damaged, or is improperly installed, it becomes less effective. Replacing your old insulation will not only help you save on your energy bills, it will make your home healthier and more comfortable too!. 

Attic Insulation

One of the most common sources of energy waste in a home is from attics. By adding attic insulation, you can keep conditioned air in your home where it belongs to lower both your heating and cooling costs and get year-round comfort. 

Basement Treatment

Basements are known for being damp and musty—but they don’t have to be! Basement encapsulation improves your indoor air quality by controlling moisture and air infiltration that can lead to high humidity levels and mold growth. By also adding basement insulation, you’ll keep your home protected from pests, structural damage, and enjoy more stable temperatures throughout the year. Insulation will also keep cold air from infiltrating your basement and getting into your home.

Air Sealing

Insulation works best when it’s combined with air sealing. Where insulation slows the transfer of heat in or out of your home, air sealing reduces heat loss by sealing small gaps and cracks where conditioned air escapes. Air sealing also has the added benefit of filtering the outdoor air to stop pollutants – including wildfire smoke –  and allergens from entering your home. 

Get an Energy Assessment

Before you begin any home performance project, Evergreen Home Performance recommends getting an energy audit to evaluate where your home has inefficiencies. We even offer a free consult to help you take the first step to lowering your energy bills and increase your home’s energy efficiency, health, and comfort. 

Get started with your free consultation with Evergreen Home Performance. Call 207-594-2244 or contact us online.

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I cannot say enough great things about working with Evergreen Home Performance. Everything including the initial consultation, the fabulous work crew, the office support and the final resolution was handled in a caring and professional manner. My only regret is that I did not know about them earlier. I enthusiastically recommend Evergreen to anyone with concerns about home energy use.

Darlene R

Bath

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Michael Williams

We couldn't be more pleased with the easy, professional, high-value service from Evergreen. Having purchased an older home that had been in our family for generations, we needed multiple upgrades, including insulation throughout. Evergreen insulated our attic with blown-in cellulose, built a new, super-insulated attic hatch, sealed off the old one (which was just a piece of plywood in a closet ceiling), and also talked us through our best options to upgrade our heating system given the plans we have to add onto the house.

Tom G.

South Thomaston

We had Evergreen energy do blow-in cellulose. I was very happy with the result. They tested with blower-door before and after. House is now MUCH warmer. Also, in the time since when I've had to open walls for various access, I've been impressed with how they got the insulation packed in everywhere. I'd use them again.

Noah

Peaks Island

Working with Evergreen was a dream! Professional, knowledgeable, and super clean work. Communication was fast and service impeccable. The bedroom floors in our 1960's split ranch will be warm with the new insulation between them and the garage. Bring on the snow! (not really, but sort of)

Jess Dee Proctor

Evergreen completed the work at my home thoroughly and professionally. An inspector from Efficiency Maine came to inspect afterwards and described it as "state of the art" and "outstanding". The crew was very pleasant and considerate during the project. Their cleanup each day was perfect. Communications with the office were easy and reliable. I am very satisfied.

Catherine H.

South Portland

Professional, friendly and hard-working staff. The product/approach they use for insulation is top notch. We felt the difference immediately, both from added warmth and eliminating drafts. The team and management were easily available to answer our questions or coordinate meeting times. Highly recommended.

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Yarmouth

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Bonnie Eustace

I made the mistake of NOT hiring this company last year when I bought and renovated my home. I have brought them in now and what a difference. This group knows what they are doing. They take a complete look at everything and believe they can make your home more energy efficient. They are very professional in the way they approach problems and solutions. And they find ways to save me money. Don't bother with anyone else. Bring Evergreen in before you do anything. Let them assess your issues and give you the right solutions.

Shaw

Owls Head

I used to spend winters in the bathtub because my house was so cold. This was my first winter roaming around my whole house comfortably. This even led me to decorate a little. My heating oil usage has been reduced by over a quarter: I rarely have to boost the thermostat because the temp stays at a constant. The Efficiency Maine rebates, together with the energy savings, make it affordable for me to pay for the loan I took out to finance the project. I do not worry about my pipes freezing.

Claire Helene Bevan

Camden

This team of individuals was professional at all times. They set up barriers that kept the dust at a minimum. They conducted an air flow audit and cut the draft circulation from the outside in half by sealing cracks. They hauled out the old insulation and replaced it with blown in insulation with an R - 60 Value. They also did the rebate paperwork so that I could get my $1500.00 rebate from the state of Maine. I highly recommend Evergreen Home Performance!

Daniel B.

Rockland

Our house still the most efficient home we’ve ever lived in. And we have you folks to thank for that! A special howdy to Brian Robinson please!

Bruce O’Donal and Eva Butler

Evergreen has a professional and reliable team of people who do excellent work. If you want the best of the best in the area, select Evergreen to accomplish your insulation needs.

Mary E.

St. George

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