There are lots of reasons to be energy conscious at home. Most importantly, the amount of energy you use at home will have a direct effect on the environment now and in the future. In addition, with the rise in energy costs, most households are paying far more than they’re used to.

If you’re looking for ways to be more energy efficient at home, there’s good news. There are many simple ways you make a difference by changing your daily habits. Take a look at some tips below.

Reduce Your Heating

As the weather warms up, you’ll find yourself naturally using less heating but when it comes to colder months, you may rely on heating to keep your home warm. However, there may be alternative ways to heat your home.

For instance, it’s worth checking your external wall insulation to see if it needs improving. Insulation will ensure your home can keep heat in so no precious heat can escape through your walls. You could also think about electric heaters or wood burners to alternate energy sources.

Energy Efficient Appliances

All of the appliances you use in your home rely on energy to run. Whether it’s your boiler, washing machine, or dishwasher, they will all use energy. It can help to invest in energy efficient appliances.

Although these can be more expensive to purchase, they will save you more money in the long run. Energy efficient appliances automatically use settings that will decrease the amount of energy you need to use. 

Triple Glazing

It’s surprising how much heat can be lost through windows and doors. Even the smallest of drafts can be enough for you to want to turn your heating up a notch. If your windows haven’t been replaced in a few years, think about replacing them with triple glazing.

Again, this can be a costly expense if you’re replacing all windows in your home but it pays off in the long-term. Triple glazing is the best way to protect your home from unwanted draughts and heat loss from your windows.

LED Lighting

Can changing your light bulbs make much of a difference? It absolutely can. Think about how often the lights are on in your home. 

If you’re not using energy efficient bulbs, you’re wasting energy every time you use your lights. Switching to LED bulbs will lower your energy usage and the cost of your energy significantly each year.

Source Your Own Energy

Have you ever thought about sourcing renewable energy of your own? There are a few ways you can do this at home. For instance, ground source heat pumps or air source heat pumps.

One of the most popular ways is to install solar panels. Solar panels collect their power from the sun and turn into renewable energy. There may even be grants in place in your area for installing solar panels since most governments are keen to increase their use.

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