The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that up to 10

Chapter 2, Problem 113P

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Problem 113P

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that up to 10 percent of the energy use of a house can be saved by caulking and weather stripping doors and windows to reduce air leaks at a cost of about $90 for materials for an average home with 12 windows and 2 doors. Caulking and weather stripping every gas-heated home properly would save enough energy to heat about 4 million homes. The savings can be increased by installing storm windows. Determine how long it will take for the caulking and weather stripping to pay for itself from the energy they save for a house whose annual energy use is $1500.

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