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'1 <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> <br />6) <br /> <br />7) <br /> <br />However, rather than remove the existing hot water heater, it would <br />probably be wiser to install another much smaller water heater behind <br />the existing one, thus leaving the existing tank off but available if <br />needed. The existing tank would then also serve as a tempering storage <br />tank. <br /> <br />In conjunction with this, the domestic hot water circulating pump has <br />also been discussed. However, I don't know what the value of discon- <br />tinuing the use of this would be, as with the pump off, it is necessary <br />to run large amounts of water before it gets hot. <br /> <br />This may be another area for a timer. <br /> <br />Insulate Lower Level Exterior Walls: Inasmuch as the lower level is <br />about to be completed, stripping and insulating of the exterior walls <br />may be advisable, as concrete blocks have virtually no insulation value. <br />Even though they are below grade, the ground temperature versus room <br />temperature results in a net energy loss. <br /> <br />Last but not least and previously mentioned, energy conservation can <br />be as simple as turning off an unneeded light (especially in bath- <br />rooms where exhaust fans are wired along with the lighting). Small <br />reminder signs such as "Not in use - cut the juice" are available and <br />should be placed adjacent to switches that are or should be normally <br />off. <br /> <br />These are the areas where I feel energy could be conserved. An energy <br />audit may or may not reveal others. <br /> <br /> <br />