Let energy savings shine through

Despite up-front costs, energy upgrades can benefit homeowner, experts say

Richard Holtmeyer staples a frame around a newly installed window. Homeowners should research energy efficient options when purchasing upgrades for their homes. Photo by Julie Smith.

By Leah Freeze

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Energy efficiency sounds good. Saving money sounds even better.

High-efficiency appliances, CFL bulbs, drapes that block out the heat and keep in the cool, solar panels, and all the other energy-efficient products on the market claim to use less energy and therefore keep costs low.

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But some up-front costs can be astounding, or at least enough to make you think twice. Is it possible to recover costs on efficiency upgrades ... efficiently?

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