This online energy calculator, provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, generates detailed information on how you can save energy and money, based on the specific information you provide about your home construction, energy use habits, cooling and heating equipment, major appliances and more.
Note: You’ll need to have a variety of facts on-hand, such as details about what you’re currently paying for energy.
Natural Gas - $.97/therm
Electricity - $.083/kWh
You will also need approximate measurements of windows, square footage of your home, etc. You can save your session information and return to it at a later time when you have the details needed.
Costs are based on average residential rates for natural gas from CenterPoint Energy of $.97/Therm and an average residential electric rate in Minnesota of $.083/kWh (Energy Information Administration), both based on a three-year period ending 12/31/06.
