Home Energy Makeover Semi-finalist: Bruce D

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the EnergySmart Home Energy Makeover contest!  Over the next few weeks we will share the stories of all our semi-finalists.  Enjoy!

Why our house needs a Home Energy Makeover, by Bruce D.

The Drogsvold Family

For 24 years we have called 5^th street home. Our Children were born and raised here; our son was born on the living room couch. In 1990 we planted a tree for each member of the family, and today the trees are all grown up, just like our children. Our house is filled with rich family memories; but like most 100-year-old homes in Boulder, it wastes tons of energy.

"Bessie", the inefficient 100-year old boiler.

The EnergySmart Program provides us with a unique opportunity to reduce our carbon footprint and our utility bills simultaneously. We recently discovered our century-old boiler was merely 40 percent efficient, the attic has only 15R insulation, and the house, overall was very very leaky.

After partnering with our energy advisor, ERC Insulation, and Elevations Credit Union for 4-months, we expect to save energy and money by making a few key home improvements.

This knowledge has also prompted me to share the importance of energy audits, blower door tests, air-sealing procedures, LED lighting and energy efficiency with my real estate clients and colleagues. 

Thank you dear home 

For everything you give

For your warmth, your shelter

And for this place to live

For your contstant protection 

And a roof over our head 

For providing cozy rooms 

To put our children to bed

For keeping us safe 

When we're sleeping at night

For helping our family

Know everything's alright

Now it's our turn 

To give back to you

By improving some things with an EnergySmart redo

Posted by Shawn Lindabury