“Building back better” with higher energy efficiency is top-of-mind these days, and property owners are looking for ways to cut costs. Many homes and offices were built when fuel oil cost around 10-cents a gallon and the cinderblock, brick, plaster and steel single-pane windows that made up the building envelope didn’t offer much protection from the elements. With energy prices going through the roof year after year, it makes sense to look at how a building can be improved to save energy.
Reducing our carbon footprint becomes more important every day. While you may not always be able to convince others to join the good fight, the good news is that there’s plenty you can do on your own to reduce your contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, starting with the steps we’ve outlined below.
