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According to the legislation’s sponsors, the average homeowner spends more than $2,000 each year on energy costs more than on either real estate taxes or homeowners insurance, both of which are regularly accounted for in mortgage underwriting. On average, these energy costs amount to more than $60,000 over the life of a 30-year mortgage.
Under the Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act, federal mortgage loan agencies would consider a homeowner’s expected energy costs when determining the homeowner’s ability to make monthly mortgage payments.
Thermal conduction is the movement of heat through direct contact: one molecule, literally vibrating with thermal energy, bounces into an adjacent molecule, transferring some of that energy. If you touch a hot wood stove, your hand will rapidly gain heat through conduction. Convection, by contrast, is the movement of molecules through a fluid or gas. It transfers heat because differences in temperature tend to cause air to move, carrying its heat energy. Air is warmed by a wood stove, becomes buoyant, and moves upward through a room, spreading its energy.
R-value measures resistance to thermal conduction; a material with a higher R-value per inch is a better insulator. Most types of insulation work because they have millions of pockets of gas trapped within their structure. These pockets slow heat transfer from high-energy, warm air molecules to low-energy air molecules on the other side of the wall. Fiber insulation, such as fiberglass and cellulose, relies on trapped air. The R-value of some foam insulation is enhanced by trapped gases: low-conductivity blowing agents. The insulation materials themselves—plastics in foams or wood fiber in cellulose—are also inherently resistant to conduction.
Insulation materials stop convection in two ways. The material itself interrupts the air movement, and the individual pockets of trapped air are small enough that air currents don’t form within them. Some insulation materials also form an effective air barrier, stopping air from flowing through the building enclosure and carrying heat (and moisture) with it.
http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/6/1/How-Insulation-Works/
Adding adequate insulation is one of the most cost-effective home improvements that you can do.
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Attic Insulation Tips for Kansas City Homes
Whether it’s a frigid winter night or a sweltering summer afternoon, many of your energy dollars may be escaping through your roof. That’s why attic insulation is the #1 way to save money on your energy bills. It’s also one of the most cost-effective ways to increase the year-round comfort of your home, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Blown-In Fiberglass: The Perfect Material For Your Attic
While there are many types of attic insulation, one of the most cost-effective and adaptable is blown-in fiberglass insulation. One of the reasons homeowners love blown-in fiberglass attic insulation is its unique ability to match the unique contours of your attic, ensuring better coverage and savings.
Blown-in fiberglass insulation also:
- Does not settle, maintaining its energy-saving R-value
- Is non-combustible and meets all building codes
- Will not absorb moisture, which can reduce insulation effectiveness
- Is highly mold resistant
- Will not rot or decay
Adding insulation to your attic can make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient year-round.
Read more: http://www.motherearthnews.com/multimedia/image-gallery.aspx?id=125328#ixzz1dDyuZL9v
A well-insulated attic could slash your air conditioning bills throughout these warmer months in addition to reducing heating costs once winter rolls around.
Read more: http://www.motherearthnews.com/Green-Homes/2007-07-01/How-to-Insulate-Your-Attic-and-Save-Money-Year-round.aspx#ixzz1dDz7Zi8Q
Blown Insulation
Blown insulation is an affordable solution for homeowners seeking superior insulation. Like spray foam insulation, blown insulation fills every nook and cranny for total insulation, but blown insulation is usually around half the cost of spray foam! If you’re ready to reduce your heating costs with blown in insulation.
FAQ's
What does insulation actually do for my home?
Insulation keeps your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter, because insulation resists the flow of heat. Heat is a form of energy and always seeks a cooler area - flowing out of the home in the winter and into the home in the summer. By reducing heat flow, a propely insulated home uses less energy for heating and cooling.
In addition to being an energy saver, insulation also acts as a sound absorber. When Insulation is installed in walls and ceilings, it can reduce the transmission of sound from one room to another or from the outside. In today's noise-laden environments, more and more homeowners are soundproofing their homes.
A well insulated house increases the overall comfort of the home and adds to it's resale value. Whether your home is new or old, it pays to insulate.
Tax Credit Amount: 10% of the cost, up to $500
Requirements
Typical bulk insulation products can qualify, such as batts, rolls, blow-in fibers, rigid boards, expanding spray, and pour-in-place.
Products that air seal (reduce air leaks) can also qualify, as long as they come with a Manufacturers Certification Statement, including:
Weather stripping
Spray foam in a can, designed to air seal
Caulk designed to air seal
House wrap
Tax Credit does NOT include installation costs. But, you can install the insulation/home sealing yourself and get the credit.
More Information
How do I apply for the tax credit? What tax form do I need for the energy efficiency tax credits?
For products "placed in service" in 2011, you need to file the 2011 version of IRS Form 5695 and submit it with your 2011 taxes (by April 15, 2012). The 2011 version of Form 5695 will be available in early 2012. Here’s a copy of the 2010 version of Form 5695 .
The 2011 version of the IRS 1040 tax form is not yet available. On the 2010 version of the 1040 form you entered this tax credit from Form 5695 (the residential energy tax credit) on line 52.
Save your receipts and the Manufacturer's Certification Statement for your records.
Submit Form 5695 with your 2011 taxes.
