There are two basic techniques to save electricity. You can either find ways to cut down the electricity you currently use or you find renewable resources to replace current traditional usage.
If you decide to cut the electricity you currently use, there are a number of options available to you. These are:
- switch to energy efficient light bulbs, these will help you save on lighting costs and will last much longer than traditional ones
- get a smart monitor so you can keep an eye on when you are using more electricity and adjust accordingly
- if you can avoid using electricity sucking appliances do it. One example is dryers, they use a lot of electricity so if you are in a position to hang washing out rather than using a dryer you will make savings on your electricity. Also consider installing quality insulation to limit your use of heaters and air conditioners.
You can also incorporate renewable energy sources into your home. The most commonly used ones are solar and wind power. Solar power is frequently used in replacement of traditional hot water systems. The reason for this is because hot water systems are always "on" so hot water can be provided. Because of this, they are always going and always consuming electricity so replacing a hot water system with solar makes sense. The advantage of this is, the economic savings can be made quicker as hot water usage makes a fair percentage of the average electricity bill.
Don't discount using solar and wind in other areas. It is now becoming easier and easier to use solar and wind in the home by having them professionally installed but do shop around and examine the financial benefits and costs before making a decision. You can also use some DIY know-how to make simple solar panels and wind turbines so you can test out different areas of your home to switch over. It is worth a look if you have some time and are not sure which areas to change. Plus it has the advantage of saving you money in the meantime.
Hi, my name's Duong Linh and I've written many articles on saving electricity and using "greener" sources of energy. Check out my website athttp://savingenergyhome.info.