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Going Beyond the Basics

There are a number of ways that homeowners can go beyond the basics and reduce energy bills and environmental impact. Technologies such as solar electric, also known as photovoltaics, and geothermal heating and cooling can be good alternatives to reduce the usage of natural resources. While not for every home, these technologies offer powerful options in conjunction with comprehensive energy efficiency improvements. However, the first step is to make your home as energy efficient as possible. If you are building a new home, consider building a New York ENERGY STAR Home. If you own an existing home, consider getting a Comprehensive Home Assessment through Home Performance with ENERGY STAR to evaluate the energy efficiency of your home and make necessary energy improvements. By reducing your home's energy usage, you could reduce the size of the advanced technology needed.

Solar electric systems convert energy from the sun to power homes.