Did you know that many homes leak and waste energy?

You can save energy and money by sealing your doors, plugging leaks, and insulating your walls.

Weatherize your home and help fight climate change!

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WHY DO IT

Weatherizing your home can help you:

  • Make your home more comfortable, with fewer drafts

  • Reduce your energy use and carbon emissions

  • Save money on your heating and cooling bills

  • Bring your home up to current standards

  • Fight climate change

GET INSPIRED

GET STARTED

Follow these steps to weatherize your home:

1. Get a home energy checkup 

2. Discuss recommended improvements

3. Seal air leaks that you can do yourself

4. Get a contractor to seal or insulate the rest

5. Enjoy a comfortable, energy-efficient home

IMPACT

High

COST

High

TIME

High

LEARN MORE

Read about weatherizing your home.

Earth911

Energy.gov

Energy Star

WikiHow

LOCAL RESOURCES

Here are some local groups that can help you weatherize your home and/or finance improvements.

Marin County

Bay Area & California

CREDITS

This page was created by members of the Green Change Network and our partners. Thanks to all our contributors!

Editors: Fabrice Florin, Tom Flynn, Al Grumet

Researchers: Lily Cohen, Tom Flynn, Fabrice Florin

Photo: Courtney Richardson,U.S. Air Force (USAF)

Videos: Home Depot,YouTube

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