Every house runs systematically. We try to save money and improve the performance by taking cost-effective measures. With these measures we decrease building loads and then fix the appliances that are right in size to meet the demand. In short, oversized appliances increase the cost and decrease the performance.
In order to save on energy, the first step is to target the construction of your home— attic, walls, doors and windows. After this, come the systems that are Energy saving such as lighting, heating, cooling, and home appliances. Finally, consider eco-friendly energy generations such as solar energy, geothermal and many others.
Insulation of attic and walls: – Improper insulation lets in the hot air in summers and cold air in winters. With effective insulation less energy is used to cool or heat the house. For the insulation of the house, hiring an expert contractor is the most important thing. Properly installed cellulose, fiber glass, and foam materials can effectively reduce the cost of electricity.
Upgradation or replacing of windows: – If the windows of your house are leaky and old, then it is time to upgrade them or fixing new storm windows or weather-stripping around them can make them energy efficient. The money you will save on electricity will be equal to the cost of new windows. According to a survey conducted by Energy Star Gov. new windows can save up to 7 to 24% of your electricity bill of air-conditioning and heating for home energy.
Install a high–efficiency furnace: – The furnaces that were made before 1992, consume 35% more fuel then the new furnaces. Replacing the old furnace with new model condensing-furnace will save minimum 90% of the fuel.
Plant shrubs and shade trees around the house: – The houses that are old and are poorly insulated, if surrounded by greenery, particularly shade trees and shrubs around them, can save a lot of energy. In summer, the green plants infrared radiation from the sun thus keeping the house cool and in winters, the bare branches of the foliage let the radiation enter the house keeping the house comparatively warm.