It’s highly likely that the energy consumption in your home is contributing significantly to carbon emissions. Australians are becoming more aware of environmental threats and the impact it will have on their lifestyles in the future. Now there is a sense of urgency to for people to live greener lifestyles. Global warming and climate change are serious threats to the Earth’s environment and the wellbeing of its inhabitants. Over the past 15 years, the Earth’s temperature has recorded the highest temperatures in history.

Global leaders like US President Barack Obama and Microsoft founder Bill Gates are urging people around the world to take action in any way that they can because the threat of global epidemics from famine, drought and population dispersion as a result of rising sea waters and increases in natural disasters such as flooding. However, people can make a difference by changing their lifestyle habits. Here are a few suggestions from the LEDified team.

Reduce the amount of energy you consume in your home.

Energy consumption is directly linked to carbon emissions. Many homes use power from the grid, whose energy providers generate power by burning fossil fuels such as coal and oil. Some homes might be able to change to an energy supplier that generates renewable energy from wind, solar or hydro. However, more than 80% of people will still be locked into a power grid that will generate power from the burning of fossil fuels. You can reduce the amount of energy consumption in your home by investing in energy efficient technology. Some examples include:

  1. Energy efficient lighting such as LED downlights can help reduce energy consumption and costs by 80% per year.
  2. Energy efficient products such as LED computers and televisions.
  3. Using smart technology that can adjust thermostat controls.
  4. Installing skylights or solar tubes to direct sunlight into dark areas in your home, thus reducing the need for artificial lighting.
  5. Installing solar panels that can produce energy in your home.

Some other practices that can help reduce the energy consumption in your home include the following.

  1. Avoid cooking in the oven. Instead, use the stovetop or microwave, which uses up to 50% less energy.
  2. When washing the dishes in the dishwasher, make sure to run it with a full load.
  3. Handwash clothes instead of using a washing machine.
  4. Dry clothes on an outdoor washing line rather than using a dryer.
  5. Use a hot water bottle and blankets to stay warm during cool periods of the year rather than relying on electric heating.
  6. Installing insulation to minimise heat loss during the winter and retain cool temperatures during the summer.
  7. Place mirrors and shiny objects around your home to brighten up the different rooms.

By making these changes in your home today, you will effortlessly reduce the energy consumption in your home and benefit by having lower energy bills. To find out how LEDified can help make your home more eco-friendly, get in touch with the team by calling 13 LEDS (13 53 37) or contacting us here.