Modern homes are becoming increasingly focused on energy efficiency. Minimal themes and environmentally sustainable homes are forming the norm in 2014. With the uncertainty in global economy, cost saving methods for domestic use has become a necessity. These methods assure homeowners that their energy systems are not only durable and reliable, but cost effective as well. With savings on your energy bills, you can pay attention to other costs like education and healthcare. So without further ado, here are 5 Energy Efficient Tips which you can use for your home. Search latest homes for sale in the Lahore and view modern homes listing.
Turn it Off
Awareness should be there of the costs of unnecessary lights switched on while not in use, and appliances left plugged in or on standby. Almost all electronic appliances should be switched off when not in use. Modern home decor is all about adding universality to your home systems. A universal touch screen is installed that controls the lighting, heating, and temperature systems in a home. This touch screen can be set to turn off when you are away from home and turn on once you enter. Though this will be a big investment, but down the road it will pay off quite well in terms of reducing the heating, lighting, and other energy bills.
Careful in the Kitchen
Energy efficiency methods should not be considered as a quick way to lower your bills. You can save up to hundreds of dollars per year by following these simple kitchen tips:
Washing machine being set to wash at a room temperature of 30°C.
A bowl being used to wash up rather than leaving the hot tap running.
Boiling water till the required amount and not filing up the entire kettle.
Renewable Technology
The tax on electricity generating solar PV panels is reducing worldwide, with average cost of electricity increasing on the other side. Furthermore, the cost of solar panels is moving downwards which shows it’s the best time to invest in solar PV.A 4kWP panel could generate and save over thousand dollars on energy bills annually. Costs are persistently falling in last few years and vary between installers and system sizes. Hence, try to get quotes from at least three MCS accredited installers.
It’s also useful exploring renewable and sustainable heating technologies like heat pumps especially after the announcement of financial rewards through Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). This incentive provides extra income for the energy produced along with energy savings.
New Heating Controls
You can allow hot water to come on and off through using right controls and appropriate heating system could be set irrespective of the boilers age. Also it will heat only the required areas of the house that you decide the temperature for. Instant cost savings could arise by installing a thermostat, programmer and thermostatic radiator valves, and also through using controls in an effective manner, For example, turning down thermostat by two degrees if it’s too hot inside saving around up to hundred dollars per month.
Lighten Your Load
Low energy light bulbs would save much more energy than a normal light bulb or a halogen. You can also install LED spotlights to further reduce the lighting load, and eventually, the electricity bills.
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