Your electricity bill is probably one of the largest expenses in your monthly budget. It's not hard to understand why; energy consumption has increased steadily for years, and today you can find energy-efficient appliances that make it simple to save energy and reduce your electric cost.
Here are 8 ways to improve your home energy efficiency:
Install a Programmable Thermostat
Installing a programmable thermostat saves you money home energy by automatically adjusting the temperature, allowing you to pay less energy costs.
Programmable thermostats can be wired or wireless.
Invest in a programmable thermostat if your current one is not energy efficient.
Programming it only when necessary to save energy and money!
Automatically lowers the temperature at night while sleeping
Replace Old Light Bulbs With LED Ones
LED bulbs can improve energy efficiency and last longer than other light-bulbs.
Invest in LED's if you have old energy inefficient bulbs that need to be replaced.
Replace all outdoor lights with LEDs for a brighter, more energy efficient night time view of your home!
Use natural lighting as much as possible
Change Out Heating/Cooling System Filters Regularly
Changing out your heating/cooling system filters regularly will reduce energy costs.
Invest in a new filter if your current one is not energy efficient and replace it every month!
Use less water to avoid electric use. Save on energy by using the least amount of water possible. Wash clothes with warm or cold water and avoid using energy-sucking power washers.
Install a low flow toilet, showerhead and faucet to reduce energy consumption in the bathroom
Run full loads of dishes or clothes when possible instead of many small ones
Upgrade your appliances. Appliances are usually one of the largest energy consumers in a home
Check for Air Leaks Around Windows, Doors & Vents (make sure they're sealed)
Replace any energy inefficient windows.
A/C units pull air from a home to cool it. Make sure all vents are sealed and insulated for energy efficient operation
Check that doors, windows & ducts fit tightly to reduce energy loss
Replace energy inefficient windows with new energy efficient ones
Cover walls with energy efficient insulation
Use energy efficient light bulbs and fixtures
Choose energy saving appliances such as dishwashers, clothes washers & dryers that use less water or electricity to operate.
Finally make sure your home has the right heating type for efficiency - electric heat is more energy efficient than gas or oil
Get an Energy Audit Done on Your House
This will let you know which energy sources you're using, how much energy they use, and what can be done to reduce energy
Get energy efficient appliances. Appliances account for about 40% of the energy used in your home, so using energy-efficient models can make a big difference. These days, it's easy to find energy saving products that don't cost much more than regular versions of comparable quality but still save money on electric bills over time.
Switch to Solar
Switching to solar saves you a lot of money in the long term, but it also saves energy. A lot of people don't think about how much energy their lights are using, or even the energy used by appliances in their homes that use a lot of power to run without them being on all the time.
Let's say you have a light bulb that is 100 watts when fully lit and 60 watts while turned off. That means it is using energy even when turned off. You are paying for the energy that goes into powering this light bulb while you're not even using it!
Going solar produces constant sustainable energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Get a quick, customized estimate of your solar savings using satellites and see how much you may save with solar power here.
Switch to solar power and save big money on your electric bill in the long term
Ensure that you only install mono crystalline solar panels for higher energy efficiency and more return on investment
Place Houseplants Near Windows Which Let Light in Without Heating Up Too Much From Sun Exposure
planting houseplants in the home can reduce energy usage. Houseplants release oxygen into the air, which is also great for reducing carbon dioxide levels in your home
Plant trees around your home to reduce summertime energy usage from air conditioning because they provide shade and help cool down the house.
Install Low Flow Showerhead and Toilet Fill Valves
Installing a low flow showerhead and toilet fill valves can help reduce energy consumption by up to 50%.
Toilet fill valves can also help reduce energy consumption by up to 50%.
Low-flow toilets also use less water per flush, which reduces energy costs for you.
To Recap,
Install a programmable thermostat
Replace old light bulbs with LED ones
Change out heating/cooling system filters regularly
Check for air leaks around windows, doors & vents (make sure they're sealed)
Get an energy audit done on your house
Switch to Solar
Install low-flow showerhead and toilet fill valves
Place houseplants near windows which let light in without heating up too much from sun exposure
In Conclusion
Sometimes the simplest energy-saving techniques are also the most cost-effective. You can estimate, save energy and reduce your electricity bills by taking a few measures at your home, which sometimes only take minutes to do but provide large energy savings over time.
Contact us today to learn more and start saving money today