Hello World! Welcome Friends! Did you know that two-thirds of all electricity generated in the USA is wasted? According to climate change advocates Environment America, up to 60% of the energy used at home could be saved, with that top level figure demanding major changes to the design and function of the average home. For families in the position to design and tinker with the very way their home is set up, this can provide a foundation for energy saving in years to come.
The Eco-Friendly Architecture
The key to a fully self-sufficient home lies in its shape and dimensions. Researchers across the country have been establishing principles that lead to a home that is built to be eco-friendly; how can these be applied to the average home? A look at the EPA’s green building toolkit offers clarity. Build homes that control airflow – both introducing drafts in summer, and shutting them out in winter. Look for areas of natural light, and build the home to be warmed around it. Use lots of green spaces, and make areas available for energy generation.
Smart Solar Power
For the eco-conscious home, solar power is a no-brainer. According to Vivint.solar, the majority of states provide enough sunshine hours to ultimately provide a return on investment for those picking solar panels. In the short-term, it reduces the burden placed on fossil-fuel generating plans immensely. Solar powers are coming down in price and are a simple way to spend money in a constructive, eco-friendly fashion – just ensure that you provide proper space for them to generate the maximum amount of power.
Windbreak Landscape
For a wider-ranging project, Mother Earth News recommends putting in wind breaks. This takes two forms, but is ultimately a weighty task in landscaping terms. Plants are the first step – the proper foliage, in properly tended soil, can create large natural windbreaks that reduce wind chill on the property. At a greater scope, it is relatively straightforward to completely landscape green spaces and place in them elevation and steppes to reduce the impact of wind once again. While a big change, this can set a home up for life – and make it warmer, for free.
These are, of course, big projects, but for the ambitious home owner they work toward the carbon-neutral ideal. With money in the bank, why not think big? Keep building your property around the idea that it can be an eco-conscious temple.
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