You may know that it is important to insulate your house to meet certain minimum RSI values. RSI is a measure of thermal resistance -- it shows how effectively a particular form of insulation works -- and the metric equivalent of R-value, as it's known in the U.S.; insulation products sold in Canada are labelled with both RSI values and R-values.

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Air leaks in the basement lead to major energy loss in many Barrie and Simcoe County homes. Interestingly, basement leaks combine with attic leaks to create the worst energy loss. This can make your home feel drafty and increase the workload on your heating and cooling system.

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It might seem far off now, but winter is around the corner -- and so are the utility bills associated with heating your home. However, heating costs don't have to be a major financial drag. You can prepare your home for winter by reducing or eliminating energy waste, which translates to lower energy costs.

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The average air-conditioning system lasts from 15 to 20 years, but even if yours isn’t that old, you may be able to save money by upgrading. High-efficiency air-conditioning systems today can save Barrie and Simcoe County homeowners as much as 40 percent on cooling costs compared with systems that are only 10 years old.

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Barrie and Simcoe County homeowners may find "degree days" useful in estimating how well their homes are performing when it comes to energy efficiency. They can also help you gauge what your future energy needs may be, based on weather forecasts.

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