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Heating & Cooling

Heating and cooling account for about 56% of the energy use in a typical U.S. home, making it the largest energy expense for most homes. <a href="http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/principles-heating-and-cooling">Learn more about the principles of heating and cooling</a>.

Heating and cooling account for about 56% of the energy use in a typical U.S. home, making it the largest energy expense for most homes. Learn more about the principles of heating and cooling.

Energy Efficiency Upgrades Help Retired Military Officers Save Money
A retirement community in San Antonio worked with a local Better Buildings Neighborhood Program partner, CPS Energy Saver, to make energy efficiency upgrades to 189 single-family cottages. | Photo courtesy of CPS Energy.

Learn how a San Antonio retirement community for military officers worked with a local energy efficiency program to improve the comfort and efficiency of its buildings.

Living Comfortably: A Consumer’s Guide to Home Energy Upgrades
A weatherization worker drills holes to blow cellulose insulation in the interior walls of this home. | Photo courtesy of Dennis Schroeder, NREL

A four-step guide to making your home more comfortable, energy efficient and healthy.

How to Read Residential Electric and Natural Gas Meters
An electromechanical electric meter on the side of a house. | Photo courtesy of ©iStockphoto/epantha

Read your own electric and gas meters to ensure accuracy.

Overview: Home Heating Systems
Home heating accounts for about 30 percent of the energy used in the home. | Photo courtesy iStockphoto.com

Your choice of heating technologies impacts your energy bill. Learn about your options, from active solar to portable heaters.

Overview: Home Cooling Systems
When it comes to cooling your house, there are a number of options beyond air conditioning. | Photo courtesy of ©iStockphoto/chrisgramly.

Choosing the most effective cooling options for your climate saves money and improves comfort.