Energy & Science
As Energy Prices Soar, Weatherizing Homes Gains New Appeal
Insulation and leak-proofing might not make neighbors jealous, but they can dramatically bring down a homeowner’s utility bills.
Workers cover insulation at a new home in Texas.
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Even before home energy costs began spiking this winter, David Moon had faced eye-popping bills to keep his Westchester, New York, house warm as his monthly heating oil tab approached $1,000.
“It was a huge sticker shock for me,” says Moon, who had bought his 4,400-square-foot home in 2019 after relocating from Nevada.