From Guest Blogger Nisha Jiju: Seven Ultimate Tips to Make Your Home Energy Efficient

Technology has now emerged as a new dominance in the world. There is no doubt that we all can’t survive without smart technology, apps, software, and fast transportation facilities in this 21^st century. Technology era has utterly changed our living style and has offered us a new world of innovations. With the help of technology, we can make our lives eco-friendly and make a significant change to improve our Earth. So here is a “To do list to make your home energy efficient” to save electricity bills:

• Lighten up Your Home with LED Bulbs: LED bulbs functions 20 times longer than any other lighting. It burns less energy than Incandescent Bulbs or any other lighting. LED utilized 2-17 watts of electricity (which saves 25% – 80% energy). It is one of the great solutions to save energy and also lists top in environment-friendly lightings since it reduces CO2 emission. LED is popularly known for not containing hazardous/ toxic material.

• Save Water, Save Energy! : As per the statement was given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , an average homemaker can save up to $170 per year by implementing some small changes to their water usage. For example, one can save some water by being conscious of running water especially when you are brushing your teeth or shaving. Not to forget another fact that bathing generally uses 75-gallons of water in comparison with a shower that takes 17.2-gallons on an average. Also, don’t run half-loads of laundry in your washing machine. All clothes can be washed at one time by a full load.

• Say NO-NO to Unplugged Unused Chargers: All the battery chargers that are plugged in but aren’t in use are often consumed 0.26 watts of electricity and are called energy vampires. Though it might not sound a big deal yet it makes a lot of difference, see when they are actually in use; they consume 2.24 watts. So why to waste even a little amount of energy? Alone, it won’t make much change but collectively it would. Always unplug the unused chargers of the cell phone, laptop or any other device. By doing this, you can stop Energy Vampires.

• Say Hi to Solar Energy – Install Solar Panels: Installing Solar Panels can help you save your electricity and money in a long run. It is one of the top ways to generate electricity and heat hot water for homes. Adding Solar Panels on your roof also promotes a reduction in fossil fuel consumption.

• Yes to Energy Star Products: Whenever you go to the market to shop appliances, always go for the energy star products. Buying a new refrigerator, television, stove, washer, or air-conditioners, always buy the energy-efficient products by checking their energy stars. All the energy star-certified products or appliances utilize 10 to 50 percent less energy than any other standard appliances. These products also help decrease the emission of greenhouse gases.

• Replace Your Desktop Computers with Laptops: According to many tech experts, one should replace one’s computer every 4 years. They suggest changing it with a laptop. As per their calculations using laptops in place of desktop computers is a good alternative to save electricity as typically laptop consumes 80 percent less energy than Desktop computers. Laptops usually peak at the maximum level of 60 watts energy consumption whereas Desktops riches the level of 175 watts. So in a nutshell, laptops are greener.

• New Deal!! Use Most Energy Efficient Ceiling Fan: Using Gorilla Fan can let you save up to 65 percent electricity bill. Ordinary fans typically consume 75 watts whereas this new energy efficient fan consumes only 25 watts. It runs 3 times longer on an inverter. Interestingly, it’s tempting this is a smart remote control that is available with sleep and timer mode. As of now, remote controls were available with A/Cs only but now you experience it with ceiling fans as well. This fan also comes in the category is eco-friendly because it offers o humming noise and heating. Atomberg technologies introduced energy efficient fans with 3-year on-site warranty.

In brief, implementing the above-mentioned ways will help you design your home more energy efficient. Saving energy is cost-effective as well as environment-friendly. So don’t miss out the provided tips.