Use this insulation savings calculator to measure the financial impact of increasing your insulation performance. Enter your data into the fields where indicated: square feet of house (or area to be insulated,) current and desired R-value for insulation and type and cost of your energy.

Results show potential savings and also how your insulation decisions could impact your CO₂ emissions.

This calculator is designed to provide approximate estimated potential savings. Actual savings can vary greatly depending on many factors including variations in fuel prices, accuracy of information used in calculations and other variables. A professional energy audit is the most accurate way to estimate potential savings for energy-efficient home improvements. Find a certified RESNET home energy auditor.

Enter Values Below
Area to be upgraded		Square Feet	Enter the surface area of the space where insulation is to be upgraded.
Heating Degree Days		HDD	Find Heating Days By Regions: (U.S.) (Canada)
Current R Value		R Value	Determining Current Insulation R-Values: (U.S.) (Canada)
New Total R Value		R Value

Pick your fuel type below -- Then, enter the correct fuel cost for your area, and furnace efficiency for your particular home. (Note fuel costs vary greatly. Contact your local fuel provider for current prices and change the default amount for the most accurate estimation of potential savings.) (Natural gas and electricity prices in the US) (Fuel oil and propane prices in the US)
Natural Gas Fuel Oil Propane Electricity			%

	Click Calculate button to update fuel saving
$ Saving per year		Dollars	The dollar saving in fuel cost for the first year.
$ Saving for 10 years		Dollars	The dollar saving in fuel costs for the first 10 years, assuming a 10% increase in fuel cost each year.
Greenhouse Gas Reduction		lbs per year	If electricity is the fuel, it is assumed it is generated in a coal fired power plant.

Contact a CIMA Producer in your state for referrals on energy auditors and professional insulation contractors.