Tips to Reduce Your Energy Bills
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There’s never been a more important time to focus on
energy conservation and efficiency. The extensive changes in our climate and
world events that have caused energy prices to surge have combined to form the
perfect storm, if you will. Across the globe, we have seen catastrophic floods,
intense heat waves and years long droughts begin to paralyze sections of the
world. With global warming increasing, we can expect to see even more extreme
events.
As global energy costs have soared, we have also
been hard pressed to keep our utility bills under control. Skyrocketing
inflation across the food and housing sectors, when added to energy costs, have
made balancing the family budget nearly impossible. Certainly turning the thermostat
up during the summer and down during the winter helps somewhat, but it also
makes life far less comfortable. Given all of these circumstances, it’s
important to take all the steps we can to reduce our energy bills.
Use Window Tinting to Help Lower
Your Energy Use
If you want to reduce your utility bills by up to
30%, installing window film can be the way to go. The solar tinting can reduce
overall solar energy by just over 80%, while still preserving your beautiful
views of the outdoors.
In addition to lowering your monthly energy costs,
applying window film can cut harmful UV light and rays by up to 99%. UV light can be
detrimental to your health, and can prematurely age your skin.
Get an Energy Audit
When you are trying to assess where you can save
money on your energy costs, one of the first steps to take is to sign up for an
energy audit. While you could conduct your own DIY energy audit, it might be
helpful to find a professional who can do the job for you.
The energy audit will look at a lot of factors in
assessing potential areas for energy saving in your home. One of the most common
issues that might be discovered and need to be addressed are air leaks.
Check the Energy Usage of Your
Appliances
You’d be surprised by how much energy some of your
older appliances might be consuming. One of the ways you can test things, if
you don’t have a smart meter, is to unplug everything except a single
appliance. Then check how much energy it is using.
An old refrigerator, a fan heater or even an outdated pool filter might be driving up your overall energy costs. Identifying the culprits and replacing them will save you lots of money over the long run.
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