Could you BE more energy-efficient?
Imagine for moment you are sat in a scene of the famous sit com friends. You are drinking your coffee in central perk, having a chat with everyone about saving money on your energy bill and Chandler says “Could you be any more energy-efficient?” While this wouldn’t make the most exciting Friends episode, the point I am trying to make is that many of us have the very best intentions of being energy-efficient, but could we do more? Have we explored other options.
Of course, many of us will look at our current bill and aim to reduce it. Often by changing companies or shopping the market you can get a cheaper quote, and that’s the job done. You are saving money on your energy bill right there and then. Perhaps you ask your family members to switch lights off in rooms not being used, maybe remarking that the house isn’t supposed to reflect some light show. But is that all you do? Really, if you ask yourself honestly, many of us do the bare minimum when it comes to being more energy-efficient, so I wanted to share with you some of the other ways you can improve it.
Stop using standby
Switching something off is one way of saving money, but if you put a TV, computer or device on standby then you aren’t saving much at all. That is because there is still an element of energy needing to be used to keep that product in standby mode. Instead, consider switching them off with their off switch or better yet switch the plug off. This could work for anything including smaller appliances like a kettle or toaster in your kitchen.
Invest in your home
It is important to invest in your home, and there are plenty of ways you can do that with being more energy-efficient as your priority First things first, why not consider making sure that the heat stays in your home, especially with the colder months ahead. Replacing your windows and doors from companies like Buckingham Double Glazing could prove a worthwhile investment in this department. Other things to consider would be to insulate your property thoroughly, and even change the light bulbs you use in your home to more energy-efficient ones like LEDS. While all of this has a cost, it can prove to be very cost-effective in the long-term, as well as enabling you to be more energy-efficient.
Consider solar energy
Finally, solar energy could be a real viable option for your home. The panels can be installed onto your roof, so they don’t interfere with the aesthetic look of your home. They can then produce hot water, heat and energy to your home. Often, there is a cost upfront for these panels to be fitted, but there is a big potential saving when it comes to the monthly costs of running your home.
I hope that this has inspired you to consider some of the other ways you could be more energy-efficient in your home.
