By increasing energy efficiency we can not only reduce the harmful effects of using up the earth’s irreplaceable resources but we can save some money on our energy bills as well. Some of the ways to increase efficiency will be examined here as well as products that can help us achieve this goal.
Increased efficiency through products such as CFL (compact fluorescent lights) and energy star qualified products is possible with a little research and common sense. Energy star products such as windows, doors, insulation, or appliances are great ways for everyone to benefit from money savings as well as decreased energy consumption.
Water heaters that are energy star qualified have greater efficiency than water heaters of the past. Windows and doors that are made with quality materials and have the energy star logo are also more energy efficient than their older counterparts. Adding any of these items to your home not only makes it more energy efficient but adds to the home’s value and may even qualify for government rebates and incentives.
Some easier ways to increase efficiency are changing light bulbs, insulating your water heater, tuning up your HVAC system and turning down your thermostat. Through changing your light bulbs to CFL bulbs which use up to 75% less energy you can notice a savings of hundreds of dollars per year. Insulating your water heater can increase its efficiency by up to 15% and lowering your thermostat from 70 degrees to 68 can significantly reduce your heating bills.
Increased energy efficiency by using some or all of the products and ideas mentioned here can have a great impact on your energy use as well as save a lot of money on your energy bills. Even on a tight budget almost everyone can afford to change their light bulbs and insulate their water heater. These two steps alone can easily save hundreds of dollars every year and thousands of dollars over the life of these products.
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