Energy Efficiency Tips For Homeowners In The Extreme Heat Belt
Abstract
A study finds that an 'extreme heat belt' will impact over 100 million Americans in the next 30 years. The area, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes, will experience temperatures above 125 degrees (52 degrees Celsius) during the hottest stretches of the year. What can homeowners living in this heat belt do to increase the energy efficiency of their homes? ‘There are important upgrades, and they are not as expensive as people think,’ says Mark Rayfield, CEO of Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed. ‘Sustainability brings a better payback, and you will not have to sacrifice aesthetics’. “You can add insulation and it will pay for itself.”