Illinois Homeowner Saves Over $2000 on Energy Saving Upgrades

UPDATE: Diagnostic tests post-upgrade reported better home energy performance than orginally anticipated, which provided the homeowner with an even higher total savings of more than $2000.

Dr. Energy Saver St. Louis has spent the past year helping hundreds of homeowners lower their monthly utility bills through home energy upgrades.  Most recently, the Illinois-based company helped two Collinsville, IL homeowners save $1900 instantly on energy-saving upgrades thanks to the ActOnEnergy® Home Energy Performance (HEP) Program.

One of the homeowners was thrilled to share her story.  "The $49 was well worth it," said Sue Thompson.  "I always wondered why the master bathroom got so cold with the door closed."

Dr. Energy Saver's home energy audit revealed a missing butterfly valve on the bath fan—among other air leaks throughout the home—which caused a significant amount of energy loss, drafts, and discomfort.

"Now, I know I'll be more comfortable," Mrs. Thompson said, "and I look forward to lower utility bills...especially this winter."

By making upgrades, which may include air sealing your home, adding attic insulation or a radiant barrier, or even sealing duct work, Dr. Energy Saver is dedicated to making home energy savings accessible to every homeowner interested in saving energy and money.  To see Dr. Energy Saver in action and learn more about the ActOnEnergy® program, watch "All About Business St. Louis" Sunday, October 16th at 9:00 A.M. on KPLR-11.

ActOnEnergy® is a service of the Ameren Illinois Utilities that provides energy saving resources and incentive programs, along with safety tips to residents and businesses throughout central and southern Illinois.  Ameren Illinois provides energy services to 1.2 million electric customers and more than 800,000 natural gas customers across the southern two-thirds of Illinois.