4 Ways To Conserve Energy At Home
Winter is here and so is the cold weather and icy storms! During this time of year energy consumption increases drastically which means your bills also shoot up. How can you make some inexpensive changes to your home that will save you energy and cash this winter?
Do you want to reduce your energy bills while also making your home a little greener? There are many things you can do to make that happen and they all don’t have to be expensive! Here are a few ways you can cut down on your energy bills this winter without breaking the bank…
Turn Off Electronics
One way you can chip away at your electric bill is to unplug and turn off electronics when you are no longer using them. Every piece of electronics when left on will require electricity whether they are in use or not. If you get yourself in the habit of unplugging or turning them off you will see your electricity bill fall over time. A few common energy suckers include coffee makers, printers, computers and gaming consoles.
Insulate Your Home
One of the best ways to conserve energy in the winter is to make sure your home is properly insulated. An uninsulated home will require a ton of energy to maintain a steady temperature. If you insulate your home your heating system will not have to work so hard to keep your home warm. This also works the same for the summer keeping your air conditioning in and the heat out!
Install A Programmable Thermostat
One of the biggest energy wastes is heating your home while no one is inside. Installing a programmable thermostat will allow you to program your heat to drop while no one is home and increase when people return home after work or school. Don’t pay for heat that no one is there to enjoy! Even dropping the temperature a few degrees when no one is home will conserve a lot of energy.
Install LED Bulbs
One way to save a little cash is to replace all of your traditional light bulbs with LED bulbs. LEDs will not only last significantly longer but they are up to 80 percent more energy efficient!
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