How to Improve Home Energy Efficiency
Improve Home Energy Efficiency
Homes and buildings waste 40% of all the energy used in the US, with a lot of it wasted due to poor energy efficiency. Making just a few simple upgrades can lower your bills and make your home safer and more comfortable.
Spray Foam Architects of Florida by getting a no-cost energy assessment to find out what your house needs. Then, consider incorporating cost-effective improvements like a smart thermostat, ENERGY STAR qualified appliances and insulation into larger renovation projects.
ENERGY STAR appliances meet rigorous energy efficiency standards and can help you save 5%-16% on your annual electricity costs compared to similar non-energy-efficient models. Look for the ENERGY STAR label on products from washers and dryers to refrigerators and freezers.
Replace old lightbulbs with LEDs, which use up to 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs and last years longer. Lighting accounts for 6% of total household electricity consumption, so replacing your bulbs is a quick and easy way to reduce your energy use.
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Blocked air vents force your HVAC system to work harder, driving up energy bills. Check and clean your vents regularly.
Unplug your appliances when you’re not using them. TVs, computers and game consoles suck energy in standby mode — or “phantom load.” Plug countertop appliances and electronics into a power bar that you can program to switch off at night.
Adding or replacing insulation and sealing air leaks are affordable and DIY improvements that can have a huge impact on your energy bill. A home improvement contractor can provide additional energy-saving improvements, such as installing a solar attic fan, which uses sunlight to keep your attic cool. And New Yorkers can often combine IRA tax credits with NYSERDA programs to lower the cost of many energy-saving home improvements.
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