9 Ways to Make Bigger Energy Savings at Home

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9 Ways to Make Bigger Energy Savings at Home
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• Saving money on home energy bills is a priority
  for most, but many struggle to find ways to do so
  while still being able to meet their energy
  needs.
• If your utilities seem to be skyrocketing, or
  youre simply looking for ways to reduce your
  carbon footprint and run a greener household, the
  following 9 tips could help you reduce your
  electricity bill and save money every month
• 1.Turn off lights when not in use
• This simple tip is one that every household can
  achieve, even if it takes a bit of practice to
  remember! While this wont dramatically affect
  your energy bills, it will help to lower it when
  combined with some of the other energy saving
  tips.

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• Unplug appliances and electronics when not in use
• Did you know that many appliances and electronic
  devices draw electricity even when youre not
  using them? If possible and it isnt possible
  with appliances such as your refrigerator,
  obviously unplug any such items to prevent them
  from eating into your electricity supply.
• Switch from A/C to a fan
• Fans use a lot less energy than A/C units, so if
  you can bear to switch your energy draining air
  conditioning unit off, do so at every opportunity
  and you should find your energy bills decreasing.

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• Use blinds or drapes
• Keeping blinds pulled down and drapes closed can
  help keep your entire home cooler during the
  summer months, and prevent you from having to
  rely quite so heavily on cooling appliances, such
  as A/C units. Opening your windows at night time
  and closing them first thing in the morning can
  also help to reduce the temperature inside your
  home, and reduce the need for additional cooling
  other than from fans.

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• Switch to solar power
• Having solar panels installed on a roof is fast
  becoming a more popular and affordable option for
  homeowners, and is one of the most effective ways
  to reduce your households carbon foot and energy
  bills. If youre not sure how solar power works
  or whether its the right move to make for you
  and your needs, talk to a local solar power
  supplier about your options.
• Put your computer to sleep!
• Setting your computer up to sleep or hibernate
  when not in use, and turning it completely off
  whenever you can, will save a little energy every
  day.

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• Keep your refrigerator at 2 degrees
• Setting your refrigerator to 2 degrees and the
  freezer at -18 degrees will still keep your food
  chilled/frozen adequately, it will help you not
  to waste power. Leaving the doors open for
  prolonged periods also causes the refrigerator or
  freezer to work harder to keep everything cool,
  in turn, using more electricity.
• Wash only full loads in your dishwasher
• Full loads in your dishwasher will save both
  electricity and water, and if you can air dry the
  items instead of having the heat dry cycle,
  youll save even more energy.

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• Simple swaps can make significant savings, and if
  you choose to have a solar system installed with
  battery backup, you could make even bigger
  savings on your energy bills.
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