Invest a Little, Save a Lot

February 23, 2012 Updated Feb 23, 2012 at 6:31 PM EST

MARKLE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - Who doesn't want to save a few bucks these days? Heating and cooling your home can be very expensive, but there are a few things people can do to cut down on energy costs.

Energizing Indiana is an organization formed through the collaborative efforts of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, various consumer groups, and several utility companies.

Today one of their crews toured a Markle home. The inspectors looked at the heating, air conditioning, ventilation, appliances, insulation, light bulbs, and much more. The home owners were given suggestions along the way and offered a full report at the end.

Home assessments are offered free of charge. In addition, Energizing Indiana will install new, low-flow sink and shower heads at no additional cost. Incandescent light bulbs are also replaced with florescent light bulbs.

After identifying what can be done to improve the energy efficiency of a home, Energizing Indiana will often work with the home owner to find affordable improvement options.

"You're putting that investment into your home," says Energizing Indiana Director Bob Nuss. "It's something that is going to continue to provide savings long after it's paid back. Most of the measures that you're going to see here are going to be paid back in a year to three years. After that, it's money in your pocket."

Making some energy upgrades can also improve a home's air quality and elevate its value.

To find out more about Energizing Indiana's residential, industrial, and school programs, visit http://energizingindiana.com/programs/

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Invest a Little, Save a Lot