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Table 1
 

Energy Saving Improvements 

Annual Fuel Saving Estimate 

  Caulking  3-5% H/AC 
  Weatherstripping  2-4% H/AC
  Replacement Furnace  10-18% H
  Replacement of Burner  8-16% H
  Vent Damper  7-10% H
  Replacement central air conditioner  18-25% AC
  Ceiling insulation  5-8% H/AC
  Wall Insulation  18-20% H/AC
  Floor insulation  10-15% H/AC
  Duct insulation  4-5% H/AC
  Boiler pipe insulation  3-5% H
  Storm/thermal windows  1-2% H/AC
  Heat reflective and heat absorbing window and door materials  1/2-3% AC
  Clock thermostats  12-15% H/AC
  Add-on heat pump  25-45% H/AC
  Window heat loss retardants  7-11% H/AC
    H = Heating
AC = Air Conditioning

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