If there’s one thing people don’t like paying it’s high utility bills. Using too much energy is bad for the environment and can take a bite out of your wallet. Thankfully, there are technologies you can implement in your home that can help you save energy and lower your bills. Below are four such technologies.
Smart Thermostats
Traditional thermostats are simply hard to deal with. While some can theoretically be programmed, actually doing so is beyond most people due to the complexity of entering codes with simple controls. This is not the case for new smart thermostats. Instead, they can be controlled through much easier means like smartphone apps and even voice activation. According to statistics, programmable thermostats can save you up to 30 percent on your yearly energy bills. That’s a huge deal.
LED Light Bulbs
Another way you can save a great deal of energy and help slash your utility bills is by replacing your old incandescent light bulbs and fixtures. Incandescent bulbs use older technology with filaments that run hot. As such, they tend to use up a lot of energy. They also burn out quickly. Instead, upgrade to LED lighting. You’ll end up saving a lot of energy that way since LEDs require far less electricity. The bulbs will also last much longer than incandescent lighting as well.
Motion Sensing Lights
Beyond the bulbs you use in your light fixtures, there are other gadgets you can use to help you conserve energy in regard to your lighting. A lot of electricity is wasted by simply having lights switched on when no one is inside a room. If you want to end this for good, you should install motion sensors for the lighting in different rooms. That way, the lighting is only on when it’s actually needed.
Energy Star Appliances
The US government started a program out of the Department of Energy named the Energy Star program to help consumers find appliances and devices that are more energy efficient. These appliances and products with the Energy Star label save a lot of energy versus non Energy Star labeled appliances and products. This can include things like dryers, washing machines, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, dishwashers, freezers, and much more.
Most homes are not doing all they can to save on energy. There are many strategies such as investing in new tech that can help you better conserve electricity and gas inside your home. Doing so can benefit the environment and lower your utility bills at the same time.
