From Guest Blogger Emily Jones: Investing in Home Electricals – Save Money on your Energy Bills, and Make your Home Greener

Energy use in your home is the first port of call for you to reap the benefits of energy efficiency. As the demand rises for consumers to live green and save money at the same time, energy efficient product manufacturers continue to offer quality products which are both reliable and help you save energy, thus a must for a modern green home. Since there are many options for electrical installations and devices to choose from, investing in ‘green’ home energy is realistic and attainable. The top benefits of going green include: saving money, investing in products that are good for the environment, and improving the economy. 

Through choosing the right electronics, now produced to a very high quality as manufacturers become increasingly interested in energy efficiency, you can make great savings as well as creating a more eco-friendly home. Available products to help reduce your home energy waste include: low voltage electrical switches, smart thermostats, LED lighting, energy management systems, smart power strips, and energy star appliances. Of course you could also consider installing solar panels, which can lead to huge long-term savings on your energy bills.

With a mix of energy-efficient appliances and of course, being mindful of habits at home, saving money can be easier than one may think. Although electrical installations can be a daunting upfront investment, the long-term payoff makes the investment worth it. On average, your typical U.S. household spends $5,550/year on energy, and as much as 40 percent of your home’s overall energy bill stems from heating and cooling. An example of where you can make savings with green electrical installations is related common problem of phantom power. Phantom power results from electronics, such as a lamp or a charger, which is plugged in but not turned on. As much as 8% of a home’s power can be wasted due to phantom power, and with a simple adjustment, this habit and waste can be eliminated immediately.

In daily life, forgetting to turn off lights in the house at night and accidentally leaving a window open while the heat is on can be too easy to do. In addition to monetary savings, a major benefit of investing in electrical installations for your home is that they are good for the environment. Electrical installations help consumers cut back on energy waste, lessen their demand for energy and therefore natural resources, and cut back on their pollution contributions. Each amount of energy saved counts!

A couple energy-saving options for your home include home automation and LED lighting. Home automation is an efficient and helpful way to reduce your energy waste. Also known as domotics, it allows you to set up a dedicated system in your home using Wi-Fi for remote monitoring. Sensors can tell you if you over-reach the power tension in your house, smart thermostats can systematize your heating, and you can automate your lighting. LED lighting is a safe and cost-effective green alternative for homes because less material is needed to create the LED bulbs and they reach full-brightness without any warm up time. As of 2016, LEDs use only about 10% of the energy an incandescent lamp requires.

As consumers save money and go green, the economy also gets a boost. Money is saved for businesses and the government through avoided energy costs and jobs are created through the growing sector and energy efficiency projects.

Overall, investing in electrical installations for your home directly impacts in your energy efficiency. Energy efficiency benefits you, your community, your government, your country, and the world. Whether through saving money, improving the economy, or supporting the environment, energy efficiency improves the quality of life for everyone.

If any or all of the above benefits seem appealing to you, you can experiment with and improve your energy waste within your own home. Many products are available for you; you just need to choose what works best with your daily habits!