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Home » Energy Savings at Home » Seal & Insulate

Energy Savings at Home

Advice, tools, resources and inspiration to help you save energy

Seal and Insulate with ENERGY STAR

Winter and Summer insulation



Why Seal and Insulate

Sealing air leaks around your home and adding insulation can help your home be more comfortable and energy efficient and provide up to a 10% savings on your annual energy bills. Simple fixes include installing weather stripping on doors and caulking around windows, while bigger jobs might include sealing leaks and adding insulation in your attic. First, use these resources to choose and prioritize your air sealing and insulation projects. Second, use the how-to instructions to do it yourself, or link to qualified professionals who can help you do the job.

Step 1 – Choose Your Projects

Identify what you want to fix

Man cauking

Find out which projects will fix your specific home problems, such as cold floors and drafts.

Determine the effort required

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Find out which projects best work with your budget and skill
level
.

Assess the level of opportunity

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Find out which projects give you the most energy savings and comfort benefits.

Step 2 – Prepare For Your Projects

Insulation examples

Not all insulation is created equal. Browse a list of ENERGY STAR certified insulation products that have been third party verified to deliver performance while meeting strict safety requirements.

Step 3 – Get Started on Your Projects

Attic air sealing
Attic Air Sealing

Seal Behind Window and Door Trim
Seal Behind Window and Door Trim

Attic insulation
Attic Insulation

Applying Plastic Over Windows
Applying Plastic Over Windows

Basement/crawlspace
Basement/crawlspace

rule your attic

Learn how to take action today and Rule Your Attic! with ENERGY STAR.

Resources

  • Recommended Home Insulation R-Values
  • Seal and Insulate DIY Guide (PDF, 12.8 MB)
  • Tax Credits
  • Home Energy Yardstick
  • Home Energy Advisor
  • Windows, Doors and Skylights
  • DOE's Home Improvement Expert Checklists (link is external)

Partner Resources

  • For Insulation Manufacturers
  • For Insulation Certification Bodies
  • Insulation Manufacturer Partner List

DOE Home Improvement Expert Checklists

See expert checklist recommendations for home improvement projects from DOE’s Building America Program (link is external)

Federal Tax Credits

Learn how you can recieve up to $500 in tax credits for insulating your attic!

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