Atlanta Energy Saving
As our world becomes more conscious of protecting its natural resources, more homeowners are interested in joining the “Go Green” movement. Being green used to be a bad thing because it meant that a person was too jealous or envious, but not today.
Going Green means conserving energy. Conserving energy will help to leave a better tomorrow for our children of today. That’s why homeowners are looking for more ways to save energy and save money.
No home is immune to energy challenges. Even the best-insulated homes can still have some improvements that can help increase their energy efficiency. The problem is that many homeowners are not educated enough about ways to save energy.
The good news is that you don’t have to be an engineer to learn how to increase the energy savings in your home. There are some measures that every homeowner can take to help make their home more energy efficient.
The first step to take in learning how to increase your home’s energy savings is to learn where your energy dollars are going. Contact your local utility provider to see if they can assist you with a Home Energy Audit to determine where your monthly energy expenses occur. You can also find energy audit assistance online.
Once you know where your energy dollars are being spent, there are a number of energy savings areas that can be addressed in your home. Here are some of the most beneficial ways homeowners can save energy and money:
- Replace all of your home’s standard incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)
- Install low-flow showerheads in all bathrooms
- Unplug appliances when they are not in use. Leaving your toaster, can opener, blender and espresso machine plugged in all the time may be easy for you, but it also drains your home of unnecessary energy.
- Adjust your water heater setting if you are going to be away from home for extended periods of time. Lowering the water temperature setting can save you money on your heating bill.
- Turn your thermostat up five degrees during the summer and utilize ceiling fans to help cool your home. Be sure to keep blinds closed to minimize direct sunlight to help with energy savings.
Holder Construction can help you with your Home Energy Audit and with identifying any corrective measures to increase your energy savings. Contact David Holder to make your home and your wallet greener.