Energy Bill Shock — How to Calculate Your Home’s True Cost of Ownership

21/10/2025 11 min
Energy Bill Shock — How to Calculate Your Home’s True Cost of Ownership

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If you’ve ever wondered why your electric bill is so high — or how much it truly costs to own a home — this episode is essential. Mark Liesner and Bess Dickson break down the hidden energy drains that drive up your monthly expenses and show you how to calculate your home’s real operating costs.You’ll learn why poor HVAC efficiency, bad insulation, and aging windows have a massive impact on your energy bill — and how modern buyers can use the true cost of ownership to make smarter, more financially sound decisions. Mark and Bess also walk through which energy-efficient upgrades offer the strongest ROI and how they protect your home’s value long-term.This episode gives you clarity about what you’re really buying — not just the home, but the cost of running it.

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