5 Great Tips To Save Energy At Home

Save energy, save money and save the planet…

by Sam Qam

With energy prices skyrocketing faster than the space shuttle it's a good thing you decided to read this article, because it will give you some excellent tips that will not only save the planet, they will save you money at the same time.<br/><br/> 1 Close Doors and Windows<br/><br/> First and most simple of these tips is simply to make sure to close all your doors and windows unless it is completely necessary to open them. All the heat you spend money producing to heat your home can all drift out of a window if it is lest open. At the very least, check that you heating is off before you leave your windows or doors open otherwise your boiler will be busting a gut try to keep the whole world warm.<br/><br/> 2 Energy Supplier<br/><br/> Another slightly more complicated way to save energy is to change your energy supplier. By choosing a supplier with a lower tariff or one who provides energy which is produced using a more sustainable source, you will either save yourself some money or at least save the planet a little bit. There are many websites you can check now to find out which suppliers do what and what tariffs are available in your area.<br/><br/> 3 Recycling<br/><br/> Recycling is always a good idea as it lowers the amount of energy expended in the world producing new materials, so if you have the opportunity to recycle at home then you should. Also, re-using is also a great way to save yourself money. This might mean using more leftover food instead of buying fresh or it might mean reupholstering a sofa instead of getting a new one to save some money.<br/><br/> 4 Insulation<br/><br/> Houses and especially garages lose a lot of energy through their walls and roof. To prevent this happening it is a great idea to install or at least improve insulation in your home or garage conversions. This might involve adding new or thicker insulating materials in your walls or attic space, or might mean replacing your existing single glazing with double glazing Edinburgh. Badly insulated homes, conservatories and garages are a major energy drain on homes.<br/><br/> 5 Home Renewable Energy<br/><br/> Moving forward, more and more homes are taking the step of installing their own wind and solar energy captures. By installing a wind turbine and solar panels it is possible to significantly reduce your energy costs to such an extent that you may hardly have to use energy from the grid at all. The effectiveness of these options does depend on how much wind and sun you get…<br/><br/><br/><br/>

About the Author

Sam Qam is always looking for stats and data on double glazing Edinburgh. He has been a big fan of garage conversions for a long time, especially more energy efficient ones and is thinking about getting one in the near future.

Tell others about
this page:

facebook twitter reddit google+



Comments? Questions? Email Here

© HowtoAdvice.com

Next
Send us Feedback about HowtoAdvice.com
--
How to Advice .com
Charity
  1. Uncensored Trump
  2. Addiction Recovery
  3. Hospice Foundation
  4. Flat Earth Awareness
  5. Oil Painting Prints