About 57% of American adults are not yet convinced about upgrading their home to an energy-efficient one, according to a new CNET survey.
The respondents believed that the upgrades are too expensive and won't be able to help in saving money in the long run.
US Faces Uncertainty on Energy-Efficient Adaption From Residents
According to the survey, the top three major barriers to upgrading to an energy-efficient home are lack of knowledge, expensive appliances, and disbelief in its saving power. Experts said that most people are unaware of their energy consumption at home.
About 32% of the respondents shared concern about the overall cost of energy efficiency upgrades, 29% were unsure if it would really make a difference in their expenses, and 13% did not fully understand how to make their home energy efficient.
Experts also argued that there is "no one-size-fits-all" in terms of home care. Every home and resident is different from one another and might have different goals.
Energy-Saving Experts Say Professional Help is a Must
DR Richardson, co-founder of energy efficiency company Elephant Energy, stated getting professional help is an important step. He advised to search for free or low-cost energy audits that would help in creating an effective plan to save energy and money.
"Get an audit. Make a plan. Figure out how old your appliances are. Figure out what's highest value to you in terms of the comfort problems in your home," he added.
Homeowners are also recommended to start researching the Department of Energy's energy efficiency rebate hub and the IRS' energy efficient home improvement tax credit page. There are also available lists of tax credits, rebates, and incentives online.
