10 Best Home Energy Saving Tips
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10 Best Home Energy Saving Tips
Weathering your home
If your home isn’t properly insulated, heat may escape through your ceilings, floors, and walls. You can save up to 20% on your bills and make your home feel more comfortable by improving insulation.
Windows
You can save home energy by closing your shades or curtains at night to protect against cold drafts and opening them during the day to let in warming sunlight.
Saving on Heating
Heating accounts for the largest percentage of your energy budget. Installing a high-efficiency furnace or boiler can save you up to 30% on heating costs.
Saving on Cooling
If your central air conditioning unit is more than 12 years old, replacing it with an energy star certified model could cut your cooling costs by up to 30%.
Thermostats
Did you know you can save up to 15% on your heating or cooling bill by adjusting your thermostat by 10 to 15 degrees for 8 hours a day?
Water Heaters
Water heating accounts for approximately 18% of your home energy budget.
Easy Water Saving Devices
Energy-efficient showerheads can regulate flow and serve water and cut water heating costs. Switching just one showerhead can save you eight gallons of water during a 10-minute shower.
Lighting
Did you know that lighting costs up to 25% of the average home’s energy budget? Energy Star certified LED light bulbs to use up to 90 percent less energy than traditional incandescent and last up to 25 times longer.
Home Appliances
Major appliances account for about 13% of a home’s energy use. When shopping for new appliances, look for the Energy Star label which marks energy-efficient models.
Advanced Power Strips
Did you know some devices consume electricity even when they’re switched off? This can account for as much as 10% of your electric use. An advanced power strip can save you up to fifteen dollars a year by shutting down these products when they’re not in use, like DVD players, speakers, video game consoles, printers, and scanners.