Hello World! Welcome Friends! Green energy solutions are the hottest topic of the decade. The companies that are involved in energy services and electrical appliances are taking note of this and developing efficient products to meet the current needs.
For instance, the Orin Martin steel plant in Brescia, Italy, recently developed a smart way to power 700 houses in the district. The plant uses an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Turbine that produces electricity using the waste heat from hot steel bars. Additionally, the plant also heats over 2000 houses during the winters, using the same principle.
Besides commercial developments, smart and energy-efficient solutions for homes are also increasing in popularity. Some of the innovative ways to enhance energy efficiency and cut on utility bills, suggested by industry experts, are listed below.
Read on to learn more.
Replacing the Traditional Air Circulation Filter
This might be the simplest thing to do for conserving energy and making homes more efficient. For starters, an air filter performs two tasks- providing clean air to the breather and also keeps the appliance clean from any debris and dust build-up. In addition to this, a free-flow air-filter offers very little resistance to airflow. For instance, a pleated air-filter allows maximum air filtration in a gradual process, while allowing the air to flow with negligible resistance. Thus, reducing the energy needed for pushing air through the filter.
Installing a Dynamic Thermostat
Traditionally, the home heaters need to be manually adjusted to compensate for environmental changes. However, the modern thermostats allow automatic adjustment of the heating and cooling temperatures of the air-flow system. Usually, these thermostats are referred to as dynamic due to their ability to self-ascertain the ambient temperature and humidity conditions and make the changes accordingly. Using dynamic thermostats limits the energy requirements and eliminates any wastage, thus.
Operating Ceiling Fans to Reduce Air Conditioning Bills
During summer, homeowners often turn to air conditioners that use a lot of energy and wreaks toll on their pockets. The energy consumption further increases as the operating temperature is lowered. The reason being, higher compressor loads. However, installing ceiling fans can help solve this problem. Moreover, choosing an energy-efficient appliance, such as Casablanca ceiling fans, can further save on the utility bills. The simplest explanation is that fans help circulate the cool air, which otherwise, would be stagnant at one corner or area, due to its higher density.
Using Tankless Water Heaters
Besides the air-systems, water heaters and plumbing attachments are also responsible for energy loss at homes. For instance, conventional water heaters store water for a long period and also take longer to heat up. Whereas, modern tankless water heaters heat up pretty quickly and supply the user with instant hot water. If the time and energy consumption is to be considered, it’d be relieving to know that tankless water heaters use less energy to heat more water, since the water is continuously flowing through the heating system. Thus, saving a lot in energy and utility bills.
Sealing and Insulating Walls and Flooring System
A large portion of the energy is lost through walls and floors. Since the construction materials, usually concrete, for both the systems is not at all a good insulator, it is best to switch to an energy-efficient material. However, replacing the walls and floors is not at all a budget-friendly solution. Evidently, it is easier and more economical to insulate them with styrofoam and other textile materials. The concept behind insulating is creating a medium difference between the inner and the outer surfaces, which prevents the conduction of heat.
Installing Double-Glass Windows to Prevent Heat Loss
Similar in principle to insulating walls and floors, designers also suggest using insulating window systems. The traditional single-glass windows allow the infrared waves to pass through. This leads to a significant loss of heat during winters and excessive heating during summers. On the contrary, using a double-glass window reduces the transfer of IR waves, thus supporting the temperature inside the home.
Fiberglass Doors and Window Panels Improve Insulation
Conventional materials used to make doors and windows, such as wood and steel are least effective in preventing heat loss. This significantly results in increasing the load on air-conditioning and heating systems. However, a smarter solution to prevent heat loss through these large fixtures is to replace the material and using fiberglass. Evidently, fiberglass is known to be more resilient to conducting heat, thus, preventing the loss of energy from any home.
As the saying goes, today’s resources are tomorrow’s wealth, conserving energy becomes all the more pronounced. Not only to save it for our future generations but also to conserve the earth’s environmental tenderness. As long as we pledge to limit our energy dependency, we can rest assured that our future generations can also pleasure earthly desires.
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Toodles,
These are really great tips! Being energy conscious is super important, and it really makes a big difference!