Whether you want to be more environmentally conscious or you're simply trying to lower your electricity bills, you need to make your home more energy efficient.
Wondering how you can do that?
Check out our brief guide to making energy-efficient changes to your home.
Replace incandescent bulbs
Replace incandescent bulbs and CFLs with LED lights. LEDs are pricier, but they last a long time and use less energy.
Conscious consumption
In addition to switching to LED lights, it’s necessary to use energy consciously. Whenever you leave the room, make sure you turn off the lights. You can even consider automating this by installing motion sensor lights. Also unplug "vampire" appliances, which use energy despite being turned off.
Upgrade insulation
If your house lacks proper insulation, it will lead to unnecessary energy loss. Upgrade your insulation to prevent this and maintain a comfortable inside temperature. Make sure your garage, attic, crawl space, floors and basements are insulated. Any gaps in the windows and doors should be sealed as well.
Switch to renewable energy plans
In order to lower your carbon footprint, you can shift your electricity consumption to renewable sources. Using renewable energy also reduces greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere.
For renewable energy options at competitive prices, take a look at Origin Energy plans.
Upgrade outdated appliances
Apart from operating inefficiently, outdated appliances consume more energy than required. When purchasing new appliances, check out the energy star rating to determine their energy efficiency.
Use appliance to full capacity
If you wish to use energy efficiently, you have to change the way you do laundry. To begin with, stop running the washing machine for a couple of items. Instead, wait till the end of the week until you have a full load.It's also a good idea to line-dry your clothes, rather than using the dryer.
Implementing these simple changes can help you lower your electricity bills - and your impact on the environment. Why not give them a try, and make your home more energy efficient!
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