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Home energy efficiency is a complex topic that affects our energy bills, comfort, and indoor air quality. As leaders of residential energy conservation in Northern Virginia and Metro DC, The Fifth Fuel team is dedicated to educating home and business owners about building science concepts and how these concepts influence our built environment. For example, homeowners commonly think their heating and cooling system isn’t performing properly, when in reality, a home performance issue is causing uneven home temperatures.

Our blog is designed to provide useful information that can be applied to gaining an understanding of home energy efficiency, helping our customers to make informed choices about energy-saving home improvements including insulation, air sealing, and crawlspace encapsulation.

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How Does the Insulation Tax Credit Work?

January 14, 2025

The insulation tax credit is a great opportunity to lower …

Upgrade Your Insulation By Year-End

November 14, 2024

Transcript: At The Fifth Fuel, we help Metro-Maryland and Northern …

What’s the Best Type of Insulation for My Attic?

July 24, 2024

Remove and replace your attic insulation today for improved home comfort and lower monthly heating and cooling costs. The Fifth Fuel breaks down the signs that your attic insulation needs to be replaced and what insulation types work best for attics. Reach out to discuss attic insulation removal costs today.

Why Is My Upstairs So Hot?

July 17, 2024

For many Washington DC-area homeowners, dealing with temperature differentials between floors is a fact of life. Some let years go by simply assuming that they don’t have any control over this all-too-common issue, opting to install extra window AC units or multiple fans to keep parts of their home cool. The fact is, however, getting to the root of the problem is the only way to fix temperature differentials, and it doesn’t have to be quite as difficult as you might assume.

How Insulation & Air Sealing Protect Your Home from Moisture & Mold Growth

July 10, 2024

With the temperatures already going into the triple digits, it’s …

Why Air Sealing & Insulation Go Hand in Hand

February 20, 2024

We experience a wide range of temperatures throughout the year …

5 Benefits of Crawlspace Encapsulation

January 12, 2024

Crawlspaces are an often overlooked part of a home and …

Save Energy This Winter With Attic Insulation

October 12, 2023

With the colder months getting closer every day, many homeowners …

5 Home Improvements to Make This Summer

July 11, 2023

Is the upstairs of your home too hot during the …

Do You Have an Uncomfortable Bonus Room?

August 25, 2020

Learn why the converted room in your attic or over your garage has big temperature swings, and why properly insulating and air sealing these rooms can lower energy bills and make your whole home more comfortable. Upgrade the bonus room in your home with proper insulation services from The Fifth Fuel.