Hello World! Welcome Friends! After a walk in the hot summer sun, all you just want to do is to leave your refrigerator door wide open and stand in front of it. This should be able to make you feel cooler instantaneously. However, this simple satisfactory act leads to the wastage of a reasonable amount of electricity.
On average, U.S homes consume about 17% of the global energy. And based on projections, it is expected to increase by a 7% margin over the next two decades. While global electricity consumption is predicted to rise by over 40%.
The impact of this energy rise is the risk of global warming and climate change on a global level. While on an individual basis, you spend more on electricity bills. So, how can you reduce energy consumption?
In this article, we’ll go through six simple and effective ways to save electricity and reduce energy consumption.
Behavioral Adjustment
Reducing energy consumption doesn’t have to be necessarily hard or expensive. And, you don’t need to purchase new energy-efficient appliances. You can make a significant difference in your energy use and save electricity by simply adjusting your daily behaviors.
Simple behavioral adjustment like regularly switching off your appliances when not in use. If you have a desktop computer, it would be best to turn it off when not in use. This is because they are one of the biggest energy guzzlers in your home.
In addition, you do not have to worry about the consequences of regularly turning off and on your computer. You can turn it off and on up to 40000 times over without affecting its lifespan.
Furthermore, turn off the lights when you are not in a room. And during the daytime, you can make use of natural light from the sun to provide luminescence for your home. Through this, you can save energy consumption from your incandescent bulbs.
Do you know if you switch off two of your 100-watt incandescent bulbs for an extra two hours per day, you can save up to $15 yearly? So, try to put off the lights in the hallway and rooms when not in use.
Do you know heating and cooling costs make up half of an average home’s total utility bills? So, you can reduce energy consumption by reducing your air conditioner usage in the summer and the heat on your thermostat during winter.
In addition, you can use the appliance electricity calculator to monitor your appliances electricity consumption. Then, you’d be able to figure out which of your appliances is consuming electricity more.
Use An Appliance Electricity Calculator
Based on the popular saying, anything that can be measured can be managed. So, you can reduce your energy consumption by actively monitoring your appliance’s electricity usage.
You can easily get this done with the use of an appliance electricity calculator. With this calculator, you can estimate the electrical consumption cost of your home appliances. You can use the results from this calculator to determine if your appliances are energy efficient.
Change Your Light Bulbs
The popular incandescent light bulbs are not energy efficient. These bulbs consume electricity in excess amounts. And if you want to save electricity and reduce energy consumption, you need to make a replacement of these bulbs. There are better and more energy-efficient alternatives you can switch to.
Light-Emitting Diode bulbs (LED) consume less electricity than incandescent bulbs. With these, you can save up to 25-75% energy consumption on your light bulb usage.
However, these bulbs are relatively more expensive than regular Incandescent light bulbs. But, in the long run, you can save more money on electricity through these energy-efficient light bulbs. In addition, these bulbs have a longer lifespan and durability than incandescent bulbs.
Make Use of a Smart Power Strip
Do you know that 75% of the phantom load on your electricity bill can cost you up to an extra $200 yearly? Phantom load is the electricity used by your home electronics and appliances when you put them in standby mode or when they are turned off. Phantom loads are a major source of energy wastage.
However, when you use a smart power strip, you can reduce phantom load excess power consumption. This is because a smart power strip can be set to turn off all connected electronics and appliances. This device can switch off appliances at a designated time with the use of remote switches. Or through an infrared command from a master device.
Use Energy Efficient Appliances
You use different appliances daily. So, if you want to save electricity, it would be best if you made use of energy-efficient appliances in your home.
In an average home, appliances’ energy consumption makes up approximately 13% of the total household electricity usage. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to appliances’ energy consumption while making a purchase.
Furthermore, while purchasing a new home appliance, be on the lookout for appliances with the energy star label. This label signifies that the appliance has been tested and passed the federal energy efficiency test. It is a guarantee that the labeled appliance is energy efficient when in use and on standby mode.
Insulate Your Home Properly
Home insulation is important if you want to reduce your electricity usage. Proper home insulation is useful to retain heat during the winter season and save you cost on the thermostat. And during summer, it keeps heat out and makes your home cool. Based on where you live, the level of heat resistance to insulate your home may vary.
If you live in areas with warmer climates, you’ll most likely need materials whose level of heat resistance are lower. Conversely, homes located in colder areas need materials with higher levels of heat resistance.
While installing insulation to your home, you need to pay attention to five important areas. These are your attic, your basement, your crawlspace, your floor, and your house walls. These areas determine the required level of insulation for your home. You could save yourself from all this stress by hiring a professional to help you out with your house insulation.
Conclusion
Saving electricity and reducing energy consumption is not a herculean task. If you adjust your daily electricity usage habits and make use of energy-efficient appliances, you can save a considerable amount of energy.
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