Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month

Land­scap­ing this spring? Con­sid­er an ener­gy effi­cient design to help #saveen­er­gy at home.

 

This plant­i­ng sea­son, include ener­gy effi­cien­cy in your land­scap­ing plans. Adding shade trees around your home can reduce sur­round­ing air tem­per­a­tures as much as 6 degrees. To block heat from the sun, plant decid­u­ous trees around the south side of your home. Decid­u­ous trees pro­vide excel­lent shade dur­ing the sum­mer and lose their leaves in the fall and win­ter months, allow­ing sun­light to warm your home.

 

Source: energy.gov