There is no dout that you need your own home energy to be more valuable.

Just like in any kinds of investment, very often the gains are long term. But if you own an older manufactured home, then the chances are good that you will be able to gain much by doing an energy efficiency retrofit. Here are some of the reasons:

All homes experience wear and tear. Wind, rain, humidity, vibrations, sunlight and seasonal temperature changes can loosen up a tight home, increasing air leakage. Doors and windows may no longer close tightly, and air conditioning ductwork can develop leaks, wasting huge amounts of heating or cooling energy. Furnaces, air conditioners, and water heaters get worn out and gradually lose their efficiency, especially if regular cleaning and maintenance hasn't been done.

Technologies change. While your manufactured home may have been built to the energy standards of the time, dramatic progress has been made over the past few decades with high-efficiency mechanical equipment, insulation, windows, and so forth. Newer technologies are often very much more efficient.

Energy costs are going up. Whether you use electricity, natural gas, propane, or oil, these prices will continue to rise. Improving your home now guards against future increases, and rolls back the costs you're paying today.

In the long term, by doing an energy efficiency retrofit, you will be able to:

Lower energy and homeownership costs

Protect against future increases in energy costs

Improve comfort in your home due to better control of temperature, moisture and drafts

Enjoy increased resale value of your home due to its lower operating costs

Contribute to environmental stewardship of reduced energy consumption and pollution

How do you know whether an energy efficiency retrofit will benefit you? Below are some symptoms to look out for:

Your utility bills are very much higher than your neighbors even though you have similar homes and lifestyles. Of course it makes sense to check on homes that have been retrofitted.

Your home was built before 1994 and hasn't been significantly improved or upgraded.

Your heating, cooling, or water heating equipment breaks down a lot. The equipment is in bad shape.

You feel drafts inside on windy days. The window/door seals are not sealing properly.

The air near the floor is significantly cooler than the air near the ceiling.

You have to wait a long time for hot water, and water cools off quickly between uses. The insulation is not good. Heat is lost.

You have to set the thermostat below 70 degree Fahrenheit to stay cool in the summer. The air conditioning unit is not cooling fast enough.

You have trouble keeping your home warm in winter or cool in summer. Energy is lost.

There are large fluctuations in your utility bills from month to month, and especially from the same month of the previous year.

There is condensation on the inside surface of your windows in the winter.

After looking at the reasons above, do you think an energy efficiency retrofit is for you? A good contractor will be able to discuss with you about the jobs he will be carrying out and their significance in the whole scheme of energy efficiency.

There is no doubt about it - it's a long term investment that is going to benefit you, but once retrofitted, do make a conscious effort to maintain the efficiency by doing a proper and regular maintenance on the equipment, the insulation and the integrity of the house. Then it is money well spent.

Three are seven ways to save money by becoming energy efficient:

By making many much needed adjustments, you should be able to take full advantage of those falling gas and electricity prices.

1. Double Glazing: is one of the first things people think of when they look at making their home not only more saleable but warmer in the winter. By trapping a gas in between the panes of the glass, a more energy efficient seal is created that many believe can help reduce your heating bills by half, thus reducing the cost of your gas bills.

2. Cavity Wall Insulation:involves filling a brick cavity with insulation in the form of wool, foam or often polystyrene. This is done by drilling small holes into your outside wall and injecting the materials into the cavity of the brick. Whilst your home is warmer in the winter, it will remain cool in the summer.

3. Lighting:is a way in which you can make small, less expensive changes to your home by installing energy light bulbs. These bulbs are believed to last up to 12 times longer than the average bulb, as well as using less electricity.

4. Appliances; are one of the items we are most 'energy' aware of at the time of purchase. All fridges, freezers and washing machines carry a rating which shows how energy efficient they are.

5. Loft Insulation:helps us stop the large amount of heat that we lose through our roofs as heat rises. By installing the recommended 6 inches of insulation, you are expected to save up to 20% on your bill.

6. Central Heating: is something we have in most our homes. Like appliances, each is given an energy rating and is made more efficient by installing thermostats on each radiator which can be easily adjusted.

7. Alternative Energies: is an area where you can also become more environmentally friendly. By subscribing to green energy tariffs, you are able to guarantee either all or a percentage of renewable energy from the likes of wind farms and hydro-electricity. Many gas suppliers also choose to donate money to the Carbon Storage Trust as an alternative way to meet this demand.

As you can see there are many options available, some quite easily implemented and others involving large amounts of money. If you still want to go ahead then you may be able to obtain a grant from your local authority or take out a new type of green loan from your bank.

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