Saving Energy: Insulating Your Home

Want to learn more about insulation and energy savings? Check out these other informative Web sites:

My Home Comfort Check Up energy audit
Try our free online energy audit to find out where your home needs tightening.

Insulation
Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Energy

Loose-fill Insulation
Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Energy

Estimating the Payback Period of Additional Insulation
Reference brief from the U.S. Department of Energy

Foam and Foam Board Insulation
Reference brief from the U.S. Department of Energy

New and Alternative Insulation Materials
Reference brief from the U.S. Department of Energy

ZIP-Code Insulation Calculator
Find out the recommended insulation R-value for your home.

Simply Insulate
Advice from the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association

Insulation FAQs
Expert answers from the National Insulation Association

Before You Hire An Insulation Contractor
By the Insulation Contractors Association of America

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Are you an Alliant Energy customer?

If you’re an Alliant Energy heating customer in Iowa or Minnesota, you can earn cash back when you upgrade your attic insulation.

Looking for an energy-smart insulation contractor or retailer?

Try Alliant Energy’s online Dealer Locator to find experts in your area.

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Brochures and fact sheets:

PowerHouse: Insulating Your Home
By Alliant Energy [PDF format]

Attic Insulation Fact Sheet
By the U.S. Department of Energy [PDF format]