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$300IN CASH-BACK REWARDSInsulating and air sealing your attic is a very cost-effective way to save energy and increase comfort in your home. A properly sealed and insulated attic will also save you money on energy bills while helping to maintain uniform indoor air temperatures all year long. Plus, it can help cure common home issues, such as excessive condensation and ice dams.

WHY AIR SEALING?Even the slightest gaps in an

attic can make it difficult to control your home’s temperature, causing your heating (and air

conditioning) system to work overtime. Seal air leaks to keep conditioned air where it belongs—inside.

WHY INSULATION?Heat flows from warm to cool

spaces. In winter, heat flows from living spaces to unheated areas such as the attic. In the

summer, heat flows from the attic to your living spaces. Attic insulation keeps the heat where it belongs.

DO I NEED BOTH? According to the Department of

Energy, proper air sealing and insulation can reduce your home’s heating and cooling costs by as much

as 30 percent. It is important to do both parts—simply adding insulation without air sealing first will greatly reduce your energy savings potential.

NEXT STEPS• Choose a Focus on Energy Home

Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program Trade Ally and call for project estimates.

• To find a participating Home Performance Trade Ally near you, visit focusonenergy.com/findatradeally or call 800.762.7077.

• Complete your air sealing and attic insulation project.

• Receive an instant Cash-Back Reward. The Trade Ally will indicate that the Focus on Energy reward has been applied to the installation invoice.

TERMINOLOGYR value: A material's resistance to heat flow. The higher the R value of the insulation, the better.

Dropped soffit: Area where the attic floor drops below the rest of the floor. This usually occurs above kitchen cabinets or bathroom tubs and vanities and requires special consideration when air sealing and insulating.

Canned or recessed lighting: Lights that come up through the attic floor also need special consideration when air sealing and insulating.

Attic penetrations: Refers to anything that goes through a hole from the house into the attic. Examples include electrical wire, cables and phone lines, chimneys, bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans, and attic access hatches or scuttles.

Open cavity: Refers to the attic floor in an unheated attic space.

Closed cavity: The space between joists and flooring in an attic or between ceiling and roof in a sloped ceiling.

ATTIC AIR SEALING AND INSULATION

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ATTIC INSULATION REWARD

SAVING ENERGY AND MONEY FOR WISCONSINFor more information, call 800.762.7077 or visit focusonenergy.com.

75 percent of installed cost (up to $300)

Eligibility requirements:• Single family or multifamily dwelling of

three or fewer units• 50 percent of energy used for home

heating must come from electricity or natural gas purchased from a participating utility

• Must be installed by a Focus on Energy Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Trade Ally

• Open cavity attic• Maximum R-factor pre-installation:

R11• Minimum R-factor post-installation:

R38 with proper air sealing• Closed cavity attic

• No insulation before installation• Dense pack all cavities post-

installation

CONTACT US

energystar.gov

With the support of programs and rewards from Focus on Energy, you will be saving energy and money in no time. Want to learn more? Call 800.762.7077 or visit focusonenergy.com today.

The ENERGY STAR program provides information on energy efficiency projects that meet ENERGY STAR standards.

Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities’ statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, helps eligible residents and businesses save energy and money while protecting the environment. Focus on Energy information, resources and financial incentives help to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that otherwise would not be completed.

©2014 Wisconsin Focus on Energy

BENEFITS OF USING A TRADE ALLYINCREASE YOUR SAVINGSAir sealing and attic insulation are important first steps toward an energy-efficient home. Look into other Focus on Energy programs for additional energy savings and improved comfort.

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR:Obtain customized, energy-saving recommendations for whole-house air sealing and home insulation and receive free installation of energy-efficiency measures for immediate energy savings. Move forward with recommended home improvement projects and you may be eligible for an instant reward and savings bonus. Go to focusonenergy.com/homeperformance for more information.

Home Heating Rewards:Focus on Energy offers Cash-Back Rewards to make replacing your old furnace, boiler, or air conditioner with a high-efficiency model more affordable. Go to focusonenergy.com/rewards for more information.

Renewable Rewards:Harness clean solar or geothermal energy to save money and help protect the environment and receive Cash-Back Rewards for doing so. Visit focusonenergy.com/renewable.

PARTNERING TRADE ALLIESA Focus on Energy Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Trade Ally must conduct the installation. These Trade Allies are held to high professional and customer service standards.

Sealing air leaks and installing attic insulation can be tricky. A qualified Trade Ally assures quality results.

Energy savings: A professional installation ensures that the material will perform properly and reduce energy use.

Durability: A qualified Trade Ally chooses the right materials for the job. The wrong material can degrade quickly when exposed to temperature and humidity extremes.

Comfort: A qualified Trade Ally identifies and addresses areas that cause drafts and cold spots in the winter.