Today more than ever, the awareness of going green and saving the environment has become more intense
. Most individuals who are supportive of the cause are doing all they can to help in reducing power consumption. One way of contributing to the cause of saving the environment is by doing some measures to reduce the amount of energy used in your home such as installing energy saving home products for instance. Here are some more tips that will enable you to lessen not just your energy consumption but also your reducing your overall monthly bills.
Tip number one. In order to reduce energy consumption, it is best to decrease the temperature on your thermostat in the winter and increase it during the summer. It will also help to remove anything that blocks airflow from air vents and replace old heating and cooling equipment with the ones having Energy Star. You should also take time to check the duct work of your home for leaks.
Tip number two. If you are still using incandescent bulbs until now, then it's about time you purchase and replace it with fluorescent bulbs. It may also be better to use timers or dimmers when possible. Using outdoor compact fluorescent bulbs that have motion sensors or automatically turns off during the day may also be ideal.
Tip number three. Don't forget to turn off your appliances when not in use, including television, stereo and computers and it is very important to unplug them. Take note that any component that is plugged into an outlet still consumes energy even when not in use.
The mentioned tips about how you can reduce your power consumption in your home are just a few of the many other options available for you. And aside from installing energy home saving products in your own home it is also equally important to make sure that you purchase appliances that are proven to be energy efficient, always look for the energy star rating.