Many people ask themselves; “what can I do to save energy at home?”. There are many easy, effective things that you can do, with little investment and little or no DIY experience. Here are some different ways to reduce your household’s energy use, ranging from simple behavioral adjustments to extensive home improvements. Saving on utility bills and protecting the environment, are the major motives for conserving energy.

Check your daily behavior.

The behavior adjustments that have the highest potential for utility savings…To reduce energy consumption and want to save energy in your home, it is not always needed to go out and purchase energy-efficient products. Energy conservation can be as simple as turning off lights or appliances when you do not use them. You can also use energy-intensive appliances less by performing household tasks manually, such as hang-drying your clothes instead of putting them in the dryer or washing dishes by hand.

Change/replace your Light Bulbs.

One of the least expensive and most effective changes you can make in your home is replacing your light bulbs. Traditional incandescent light bulbs consume excessive electricity and must be replaced more often than their energy-efficient alternatives.

Purchase and use more energy-efficient appliances.

Not everyone knows that appliances are responsible for roughly 13%-15% of total household energy use. When purchasing an appliance, you should pay attention to two numbers: the initial purchase price and the annual operating cost. They may cost more than regular but, in most cases, they will more than make up that additional cost through energy savings.

Install a programmable or smart thermostat.

These new systems work by automatically adjusting your home’s temperature as you want to keep it comfortable only when you need it to be. When you install a programmable thermostat, you eliminate wasteful energy use from heating and cooling without upgrading your HVAC system.

Upgrade your HVAC system.

An HVAC system is composed of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. Heating alone is responsible for more than 40% of home energy use. roper insulation and maintenance on your ventilation system can reduce your heating and cooling expenses by up to 20%.

Follow this advice, and you will see the changes! If you need installing new equipment, or any help with electrical work, you can contact us.