energy saver kits
Learn more about our Energy Saver Kit Program and sign up for a kit of your own!
Energy Saver Kits
The Green Iowa AmeriCorps Energy Saver Kit (ESK) Project began in September 2020 as a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our traditional energy audit process required our members to go into homes to assess air leakage, and provide energy saving materials and information to homeowners.
Energy Saver Kits (ESK's) were established to allow us to provide homeowners with energy efficiency materials that anyone can install in their homes on their own. A typical ESK provides LED light bulbs, bathroom sink aerators, a shower head aerator, water heater pipe insulation, electrical outlet and light switch foam insulation gaskets, plastic window kits, and a furnace filter whistle.
Note that the actual materials packed into each ESK depends on the unique needs of the home that the kit is being delivered to. Our Energy Saver Kit sign up form below will ask questions to help us determine what materials your home may need and how many of the materials will need to be included in the kit.
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Please complete the form below to provide us with the information needed to customize your energy saver kit. Once you have signed up to receive your energy saver kit, a member of Green Iowa AmeriCorps will contact you to arrange a time to deliver your kit to your doorstep.
What is in an Energy Saver Kit?
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Each kit comes personally customized to fit the needs of your home! The item(s) you receive in your kit will vary depending on the answers given when you sign up to receive your Energy Saver Kit.
Here are some of the items you may receive:
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LED Light Bulbs - Compared to the typical incandescent light bulbs, LED light bulbs use up to 90% less energy, produce the same quality of light and last up to 25 times longer.
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Low-Flow Faucet Aerators - Low flow faucet aerators reduce the flow of water from the faucet without reducing pressure, saving both water and energy.
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Low-Flow Shower Head - Low flow showerheads are designed to reduce the amount of water, without reducing the pressure.
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Water Heater Pipe Insulation - Insulating your hot water pipes can reduce heat loss, which decreases the amount of energy needed to continue to heat your pipes.
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Furnace Filter Whistle - This mechanism alerts you when you need to replace your furnace filter by producing a whistling noise. When you replace your furnace filter regularly, it increases the air quality within your house and allows for your HVAC system (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) to run smoothly.
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Outlet/Light Switch Insulators - Outlet and light switch insulators help to reduce drafts from outlets and switches on exterior walls.
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Rope Caulk - Rope caulk can be used to fill gaps around windows and doors to prevent airflow.
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Expandable Spray Foam - Expandable spray foam can be used to fill larger gaps and cracks in spaces like basement foundations or attics.
Watch this video to see some of the items you may receive and to learn more!
