12 Approaches To Making Your Home Energy Efficient

Having an energy efficient home is always like a dream come true. With the changing trend and emerging technology and innovation, making your home energy efficient has now become easy. We are lucky to live in a technologically advanced and innovative period. Smart technology, efficient transportation, and useful apps are all around us, making it easier for us to live more efficiently. So, with all of this incredible invention, I’m often perplexed as to why so many people aren’t living greener lives.

We could have a tremendous impact on the Earth, our communities, and our energy costs if we all made just one eco-friendly change. In case some of you are eager to make little changes but are unsure what to do to be more energy efficient, here we have jotted down 12 ways you can do to be greener at home. 

So, are you keen on knowing some of the finest methods of making your home energy efficient? 

Let’s get going…

1) Turn Down the Thermostat

When you’re not at home, make it a practice to reduce the temperature on your thermostat. Reduce your monthly utility bill and consume less energy by lowering the temperature by three to five degrees. Lowering your thermostat by 10 to 15 degrees throughout the workday, according to Energy.gov, will save you 5% to 15% every year.

2) Start Building A Compost Pile

To build a compost pile in your garden, you don’t need a lot of room. Compost is made from organic waste that has been kept in a pile or container for a long period and has decomposed. Your fruit and vegetable waste not only provides important fertilizer for your yard or garden, but it also helps you produce less trash on a daily basis..

3) Install showerheads with a low flow rate.

Installing low-flow showerheads increases the water efficiency of your home. Low-flow showerheads have a flow rate of less than 2.5 gpm (gallons per minute), compared to 5 gpm for most conventional showerheads. Mother Nature will be grateful!

4) Cover all of the windows

Seal air leaks in and around your home’s windows to go the extra mile. Consider installing weather-stripping around the frames of your windows if they are draughty. Apply a bead of silicone caulk over any cracks in your walls, or cover your windows with a sheet of shrink film. Sealing gaps and fractures is a simple and low-cost approach to save energy.

5) Use of space heaters should be limited.

While electric and gas space heaters keep your feet warm in the winter, they aren’t the most energy-efficient way to heat your home. Many space heaters consume 1,500 watts of power and are considered a high-cost way to waste energy. Make sure your space heater is energy-efficient; instead of turning up the heat, consider layering clothing or purchasing warm blankets.

6) Set up solar panels

Solar panels are becoming a popular way to heat hot water and generate power for homes, despite their high cost. Solar panels have numerous advantages! They help you save money on energy costs over time, encourage you to use less fossil fuel, and may even help you qualify for annual tax benefits. They are typically put on your roof and save you money on power by generating energy independently of your utility company. Consider the dos and don’ts of installing solar panels at home.

7) Conduct an energy audit

Consider bringing in a professional energy auditor to assess your home’s inefficiencies and lost energy. A licensed and skilled auditor will conduct an inspection in and around your house to discover cost-cutting options and areas that need to be improved. Auditors usually charge by the hour or by the square footage of your home.

8) Discontinue using Energy Sapping Appliances

If you have an old clunker or a hand-me-down appliance in your basement or kitchen, it could end up costing you hundreds of dollars in additional operating costs over time. Clothes dryers are now roughly 18% more energy efficient than they were in 1990 and an old refrigerator can use the same amount of energy as four newer refrigerators.

9) Improvement Of Your Heating System 

Installing a new high-efficiency condensing gas furnace in an older home could save you a lot of money over time. Consult a licensed heating professional for assistance in determining which heating system is ideal for your property and climate.

10) Surround your home with shade trees and shrubs.

If your home is older and has insufficient insulation and windows, attractive landscaping (especially deciduous trees) can help save energy, especially if they are put on the west side of the house. The foliage blocks infrared heat that would warm the house in the summer, while the bare branches allow this radiation to pass through in the winter. Of course, if your home is well-insulated and has Energy Star or better windows, the effect is significantly reduced because the building shell itself already blocks practically all heat gain.

11) Be On The Lookout For New Options

Consider sustainable energy options like installing a solar water heater on your roof or using solar panels to generate electricity for your home. These alternatives are becoming increasingly accessible.

12) Seal Those Drafts

Energy loss can be exacerbated by draughty windows and doors. If an upgrade isn’t currently in your budget, you may still save energy and make your house more pleasant by reducing air leaks with basic weather-stripping and caulking.

Conclusion

At the end of this article, you will be able to make a clear decision on how easily you can make your home energy efficient. However, with these mentioned ways, numerous other ways can be helpful. Yet, if you’re facing any issues, Savings can be your ultimate solution. 

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