SAVE ENERGY AT YOUR HOME

SAVE ENERGY AT HOME

Saving energy around the house is good for our environment, good for our family, and good for the wallet. But energy conservation around the house is more complex than just using less electricity, because anything you do at home that requires water or fossil fuels is also energy intensive.

Cutting energy use around the house involves reducing electricity and water use, being smart about when and how you use energy, preventing energy loss, and choosing appliances and fixtures that will help you save energy.

Ways to save energy in your home:

Switch off Electrical appliances:

TVs, lights, fans, electronics, gadgets and even fixtures like water heaters should be switched off when not in use. Keep the lights on in the room only when needed and unplug electrical devices when not in use. Electrical appliances consume energy even when you are not using them hence plugging something in only when needed can save electrical energy usage in your home. Using a power board which supplies energy to multiple appliances at the same time can be beneficial as it allows you to switch off all devices at once.

Replace incandescent bulbs:

Incandescent light bulbs create lots of heat as well as light, and this makes them very inefficient. Replacing old incandescent bulbs in your house with compact fluorescent or LED ones will reduce the amount of energy you use on lighting by up to 75 percent.

Turn down your water heater: Older tank-style water heaters use a lot of energy keeping the water in the tank hot. In fact, your water heater may account for up to a quarter of your energy use. To reduce the amount of energy your water heater uses, set the temperature of the water to 120 F (49 C).

Upgrade to energy-efficient appliances:

Older appliances tend to use a lot more energy than modern ones, and energy-efficient appliances will use the least energy possible. When it comes time to replace old appliances, look for the Energy Star rating or another energy-efficiency seal of approval. Energy Star appliances use up to 50 percent less energy and water than their traditional counterparts.

Install solar panels:

Going solar can minimize your power bill and is a massive home efficient upgrade. Solar power is a well-known solution for clean energy that reduces your carbon footprint and saves money. Solar panel systems can generate free power for your systems for 20 plus years but costly to install. Fortunately, there are also affordable ways to save solar power. Also, solar light is an effective means to reduce power consumption.

Solar panels convert the heat from the sun into energy, as it is a renewable source of energy it’s better for you and the environment. Solar heaters are also easily available and easy to install, you’ll also save on your electricity bill.

Phone charging

Most of us like to plug in our phones at night and wake up to a full battery, this is actually a waste of energy. Phones need only a few hours to charge, so unplug it before bed to save some precious energy.

Use smart power strips

Any appliance still plugged in but not in use, still utilizes power. This is known as a ‘phantom load’ to avoid this massive waste of energy, especially when the appliance is not in use, try a smart power strip. These have special circuitry that is designed to monitor and control power to each electrical outlet in the strip. It improves overall energy efficiency and stops wasting power.

Keep your fridge full

You’re wasting a lot of energy if you have a fridge and freezer used only for a few items. If you have a well-stocked fridge and freezer, then you are utilizing its power consumption ideally.

Find the right temperature

Each appliance will come with the manufacturer’s recommendations, this is to keep the machine running well as well as monitor its energy consumption. If you keep the fridge much cooler than the manufacturer’s recommendation, it will start to excessively cool and waste energy.

Usage of washing machine

When using your washing machine, see to it that it’s filled adequately, if you washing just a few garments, then you’ll end up wasting water and energy as the machine does not alter its usage based on the load in the machine. During the warmer seasons, hang your clothes out to dry and skip using the dryer.

By making these small changes, you can see a difference in your energy bill. Looking for a home that’s more energy-efficient, or one that’s greener and more environmentally? Just Visit Nimmadhi and let us know your requirements, we have the perfect home for you.