With Energy Prices Rising Across the PJM Region, These High-Efficiency Home Improvements Can Reduce Your Monthly Bills

With electricity and heating costs rising sharply across the PJM Interconnection, homeowners are looking for solutions

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA, UNITED STATES, November 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Grid analysts point to a combination of factors—data-center expansion, winter peaking patterns, aging transmission lines, and increased wholesale volatility—all contributing to higher monthly bills for residential consumers.

A growing body of regional research now shows that the strongest cost-reduction impact

does not come from small behavioral changes but from improvements made directly to the home’s thermal envelope. Roofing efficiency, window insulation, and air-sealing strategies are emerging as the most effective tools to limit heat loss and reduce winter heating demand.

At American Remodeling Enterprises, we have seen a clear increase in homeowners requesting efficiency-focused roofing and window solutions to counter rising costs. Based on the patterns we observe across our service areas, the most effective reductions in heating and cooling loss come from improvements made directly to the home’s thermal envelope.

When homeowners think about roofing, they often picture shingles. But from an energy-efficiency standpoint, the real performance comes from the layers underneath. A modern roof is a system—multiple components working together to manage heat, airflow, moisture, and insulation. As energy prices rise across the PJM region, these deeper elements are becoming the primary reason homeowners choose full roof replacements instead of patch repairs.

As the PJM region experiences elevated demand and higher winter peaks, homeowners are discovering that energy loss through the roof is one of the biggest contributors to rising bills. A full roofing system replacement, when done to high-efficiency standards, addresses the problem at every layer: structural, thermal, ventilation, moisture, air sealing, etc.

Energy-efficient windows now rank among the top home improvements for cutting unwanted heat transfer. Multi-layer Low-E glass, insulated frames, and warm-edge spacers reduce thermal loss and limit draft infiltration—two major contributors to rising winter energy bills.

Many homeowners are pairing roofing and window upgrades together, allowing the entire home envelope to work more efficiently. This combined approach has become especially common in older homes with original single-pane or failing vinyl windows.

American Remodeling’s expanded footprint — including its new Scranton office — ensures faster response times and greater accessibility for homeowners throughout:

1. Eastern PA
2. Central PA
3. Northern MD
4. Delaware
5. Parts of New Jersey

For more than 40 years, the company has built its reputation on premium materials, skilled craftsmanship, and a commitment to long-term customer satisfaction.

About American Remodeling:

Founded in 1982, American Remodeling is a family-owned and operated home improvement company specializing in energy-efficient roofing and window solutions, along with siding and tub/shower conversions. Serving Eastern and Central Pennsylvania, Northern Maryland, Delaware, and parts of New Jersey, the company operates offices in Schuylkill Haven, York, Selinsgrove, and Scranton. With top-tier products and the industry’s leading warranties, American Remodeling delivers “The Experience You Expect” with every project.