May 13, 2009

• Weatherization Workshop: Keeping energy costs down

  [ May 14, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Did you know that 30-40% of heating and cooling is lost through air leakage in your home? This air leakage occurs mainly in your floors, walls and ceilings. Want to know how to keep air conditioned air where you want it? LSU AgCenter Associate Bill Robinson will help you to understand some of the choices [...]

October 3, 2008

• Commit to Conserve Campaign During Energy Awareness Month

  The Jefferson Parish Housing Program joins HUD in recognizing October as Energy Awareness Month and the theme for this year is "Commit to Conserve."
  Currently, utility costs make up approximately 24 percent of the operating expenditures for Public Housing Authorities alone. With the current state of fuel prices, projected winter heating costs accompanied by our Nation's [...]

October 1, 2007

• October is Energy Awareness Month

  October is Energy Awareness Month and the ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World Campaign is a national call-to-action to encourage every individual in the United States to help save energy and protect the environment through energy-efficient lighting. HUD is proud to be part of such a great campaign sponsored by the Partnership for [...]

August 2, 2007

• Green Building Grants Deadline Aug. 31

  [ August 31, 2007; 5:00 pm; ] Green Communities, and initiative sponsored by Enterprise, will be awarding grants of up to $50,000 per project for developers committed to providing green affordable housing. The deadline for applications is Friday, August 31, and awards are expected to be made by November. On Wednesday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. ET, Green Communities will hold [...]

July 20, 2007

• Storm Window Panels

  Table of contents for Window Treatments & CoveringsWindow AwningsWindow BlindsWindow DraperiesHigh-Reflectivity Window FilmsInsulating Window PanelsMesh Window ScreensWindow OverhangsWindow ShadesWindow ShuttersStorm Window Panels A storm panel added to a single-pane window can reduce winter heat loss by as much as 50%. They are also less expensive than double-glazed windows. You can add them to the exterior [...]

July 19, 2007

• Window Shutters

  Table of contents for Window Treatments & CoveringsWindow AwningsWindow BlindsWindow DraperiesHigh-Reflectivity Window FilmsInsulating Window PanelsMesh Window ScreensWindow OverhangsWindow ShadesWindow ShuttersStorm Window Panels Window shutters-both interior and exterior-can help reduce heat gain and loss in your home.Interior shutters need a clear space to the side of the window when they're opened. They also require hardware that [...]

July 18, 2007

• Window Shades

  Table of contents for Window Treatments & CoveringsWindow AwningsWindow BlindsWindow DraperiesHigh-Reflectivity Window FilmsInsulating Window PanelsMesh Window ScreensWindow OverhangsWindow ShadesWindow ShuttersStorm Window Panels When properly installed, window shades can be one of the simplest and most effective window treatments for saving energy.Shades should be mounted as close to the glass as possible with the sides of [...]

July 17, 2007

• Window Overhangs

  Table of contents for Window Treatments & CoveringsWindow AwningsWindow BlindsWindow DraperiesHigh-Reflectivity Window FilmsInsulating Window PanelsMesh Window ScreensWindow OverhangsWindow ShadesWindow ShuttersStorm Window Panels Properly sized and installed roof overhangs can most effectively shade south-facing windows from the summer heat. If oriented properly, overhangs will allow the sunlight in through the windows during the winter, providing more [...]

July 16, 2007

• Mesh Window Screens

  Table of contents for Window Treatments & CoveringsWindow AwningsWindow BlindsWindow DraperiesHigh-Reflectivity Window FilmsInsulating Window PanelsMesh Window ScreensWindow OverhangsWindow ShadesWindow ShuttersStorm Window Panels Mesh window screens can diffuse solar radiation, reducing heat gain in the summer. Screens should be mounted in an exterior frame and should cover entire windows. They are particularly effective on east- and [...]

July 13, 2007

• Insulating Window Panels

  Table of contents for Window Treatments & CoveringsWindow AwningsWindow BlindsWindow DraperiesHigh-Reflectivity Window FilmsInsulating Window PanelsMesh Window ScreensWindow OverhangsWindow ShadesWindow ShuttersStorm Window Panels An insulating window panel or pop-in shutter typically consists of a core of rigid foam insulation. You can push or clip it into the interior of a window. The panels are made so [...]

July 12, 2007

• High-Reflectivity Window Films

  Table of contents for Window Treatments & CoveringsWindow AwningsWindow BlindsWindow DraperiesHigh-Reflectivity Window FilmsInsulating Window PanelsMesh Window ScreensWindow OverhangsWindow ShadesWindow ShuttersStorm Window Panels High-reflectivity window films help block summer heat gain. They are best used in climates with long cooling seasons because they also block the sun's heat in the winter.The effectiveness of these reflective films [...]

July 11, 2007

• Window Draperies

  Table of contents for Window Treatments & CoveringsWindow AwningsWindow BlindsWindow DraperiesHigh-Reflectivity Window FilmsInsulating Window PanelsMesh Window ScreensWindow OverhangsWindow ShadesWindow ShuttersStorm Window Panels A drapery's ability to reduce heat loss and gain depends on several factors, including fabric type (closed or open weave) and color. With such a wide variety of draperies available, it's difficult to [...]

July 10, 2007

• Window Blinds

  Table of contents for Window Treatments & CoveringsWindow AwningsWindow BlindsWindow DraperiesHigh-Reflectivity Window FilmsInsulating Window PanelsMesh Window ScreensWindow OverhangsWindow ShadesWindow ShuttersStorm Window Panels Window blinds-vertical or horizontal slat-type-are more effective at reducing summer heat gain than winter heat loss.
  Interior Blinds
  Because of the numerous openings between the slats, it's difficult to control heat loss through interior window [...]

July 9, 2007

• Window Awnings

  Table of contents for Window Treatments & CoveringsWindow AwningsWindow BlindsWindow DraperiesHigh-Reflectivity Window FilmsInsulating Window PanelsMesh Window ScreensWindow OverhangsWindow ShadesWindow ShuttersStorm Window Panels You can choose window treatments or coverings not only for decoration but also for saving energy. Some carefully selected window treatments can reduce heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the [...]

July 6, 2007

• Control Air Leakage

  Table of contents for Energy Efficient Building EnvelopeInstall New WindowsInstall Storm WindowsInstall Window Treatments & CoveringsInstall or Increase Attic InsulationInstall Wall InsulationControl Air LeakageInstall Storm Doors Air leakage through holes, gaps, cracks, penetrations, and electrical receptacles is a major source of heat loss from a dwelling unit. Controlling this air leakage through a combination of [...]

July 5, 2007

• Install Wall Insulation

  Table of contents for Energy Efficient Building EnvelopeInstall New WindowsInstall Storm WindowsInstall Window Treatments & CoveringsInstall or Increase Attic InsulationInstall Wall InsulationControl Air LeakageInstall Storm Doors The purpose of wall insulation is to reduce the amount of heat that flows from a dwelling unit through the walls to the cold outside air. By reducing this [...]

July 4, 2007

• Install or Increase Attic Insulation

  Table of contents for Energy Efficient Building EnvelopeInstall New WindowsInstall Storm WindowsInstall Window Treatments & CoveringsInstall or Increase Attic InsulationInstall Wall InsulationControl Air LeakageInstall Storm Doors Attic insulation reduces the amount of heat that flows from a dwelling unit through the attic to the cold outside air. By reducing this heat loss, attic insulation reduces [...]

July 3, 2007

• Install Storm Doors

  Table of contents for Energy Efficient Building EnvelopeInstall New WindowsInstall Storm WindowsInstall Window Treatments & CoveringsInstall or Increase Attic InsulationInstall Wall InsulationControl Air LeakageInstall Storm Doors As with storm windows, storm doors save energy in two ways. First, they reduce air leakage through spaces around the existing door. Second, they reduce heat conduction through the [...]

July 2, 2007

• How to Recycle Old Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

  Compact fluorescent lights do contain some mercury, although none is released while the bulbs are on. The New Orleans Times-Picayune provides the following cleanup guidelines for recycling old bulbs and handling broken ones:
  – Sweep up — don't vacuum — all of the glass fragments and fine particles.
  – Place pieces in a sealed plastic bag [...]

• Install Window Treatments & Coverings

  Table of contents for Energy Efficient Building EnvelopeInstall New WindowsInstall Storm WindowsInstall Window Treatments & CoveringsInstall or Increase Attic InsulationInstall Wall InsulationControl Air LeakageInstall Storm Doors Solar radiation's heat gain through windows often accounts for 50 percent of air-conditioning load in the summertime. If no existing shading exists in air-conditioned spaces such as offices, community [...]