Have you ever looked at your electrical bill at the end of the quarter and wished that it could have been lower? You aren’t alone. Many people actually consume more energy than necessary due to poor electrical saving habits or they use the inefficient technology. Here are a few tactics that you should be implementing.

Prioritising the use of solar light within the home.

People can easily become dependent on artificial lighting. But what they can do instead is maximise the amount of internal light that comes into their home. Simple ways to brighten up the interior of the home with solar light includes using mirrors, and reflective glass and metals to brighten up spaces. Additionally, bright paints should be used to minimise light absorption.

Seek non-electrical heating and cooling solutions.

Whenever the weather gets too hot or cold, people will rush to the nearest heater or air conditioner to regulate temperatures within a space. Opting for a fan when it is hot is a better option, but it still requires electricity to keep cool.

Some alternative solutions include:

  • Improving the air ventilation within the home.
  • Installing insulation to regulate temperatures during the different seasons in the year.
  • Using blinds to let in or keep out heat.
  • Using hot water bottles, woollen blankets and duvets during cooler months to keep warm.
  • Dressing in lighter, cooler clothing during the warmer months of the year.

Upgrade artificial lighting within the home to use LED light technology.

Lighting usually accounts for the most amount of energy consumption within the home. The expense has been high because homes have traditionally been installed with incandescent light bulbs, which waste up to 90% of the consumed energy in the form of heat. That’s 90 cents out of every dollar being wasted.

So it is recommended that you upgrade to LED lights, which harness the wasted energy, thus lowering the total amount of consumed energy and your overall energy bill.

Encourage energy-saving habits within the home.

Simple habits such as turning off the light when leaving the room or turning off electrical appliances when they aren’t in use can make a difference to the energy consumption within your home; especially when there are several people within the home. Over time, this could save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in added costs.

If you would like to learn more about the energy-saving habits that you can use in your home, get in touch with the guys from LEDified today.