Reduce, Reuse, Remodel: Eco Friendly Home Upgrades that Pay You Back

July 3, 2012

From: One Block Off the Grid:

With energy costs rising by an average of 6 percent every year, what’s a homeowner to do? Green-ovate! After paying for themselves, many green home improvements have a return on investment that far outperforms CDs, savings accounts, and the stock market. If you’re looking for a place to put your money, these home improvements have the highest rate of return. (Note: The estimates below are a reflection of buying each upgrade system at full price. Homeowners can save even more by taking advantage of local or national tax incentives for certain upgrades or by leasing systems such as solar).

Infographic: Home Improvements That Pay You Back