(Nan’s Note: No comment! Sheesh! Once again, consumers have their heads in the sand and want to take no responsibility for their energy use. Granite countertops win out over energy efficient improvements, even though it has been proven time and time again that energy efficiency is a better investment. Do I need to mention it is also better for the planet? Ok. That was a comment. Rant over. Read on.)
By Cory Vanderpool
If someone were to give you $10,000 for home improvements, how would you spend it? Would you pick ways to make your house look better or choose upgrades that would make your home more energy efficient?
If you are leaning towards beauty over efficiency, you’re in the majority.
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A startling 31 percent (of The Shelton Group’s Energy Pulse survey) said that it would take an increase of more than $129 a month on their utility bill before they would consider investing in energy efficient renovations.
Find more survey results at Triple Pundit.
