Saving energy at home is not good complicated.
You just need to know the right tricks.
And when you save energy, you also save money.
Here are 26 simple tips to save energy at home right now.
1. Laptops consume 70% less energy than desktops.
2. Plan ahead when driving. Keeping a constant speed rather than constantly braking and accelerating can reduce your fuel consumption and your fuel budget by 30%.
3. There really isn't much point in having energy efficient heating if your home's walls, windows and attic aren't well insulated.
4. When you replace your small or large appliances, only buy products with the "A+++" label, to consume as little energy and as little water as possible.
5. Turn the heat down 3 degrees to save 10% on your bills. I'm sure you knew that… But do you really do it?
6. Replace the single glazing of your windows with much more efficient double glazing to save heating at home.
7. If you live in a cold region, the most effective thing you can do to save energy is to improve the insulation in your home.
8. Switch to energy-saving bulbs. Add a timer and motion sensors to save even more.
9. LED bulbs last 25 times longer than conventional incandescent bulbs. And they consume 20% less electricity.
10. Use light-colored curtains so that sunlight can enter more easily and heat the room.
11. If you are away from home for a long time, consider unplugging your computer to save power.
12. The cheapest and most effective way to properly insulate your home is through the attic.
13. Take your time and save! By letting food thaw slowly in the fridge, you help it stay cold.
14. Invest in a smart power strip that automatically cuts power to appliances that aren't in use. You save energy without doing anything.
15. Touch your hot water tank. If it's hot, you're wasting energy for nothing. Wrap it in glass wool to insulate it well.
16. During the colder months, set the thermostat to 20°C when you are at home and remember to lower it to 13°C when you are away.
17. Keep bulbs clean, dust absorbs light. Oil from your skin can damage blisters. So consider using a piece of paper to handle the bulb.
18. Run the washing machine and dryer full instead of half empty. And use “solar drying” (on a drying rack) to save energy.
19. Unplug your television and other electronic devices when you go on vacation. Most devices consume energy even when they are turned off.
20. If you live in a hot region, plant shrubs and bushes on the south and west side of your residence to insulate your home and protect you from the heat in summer.
21. Plug your home theater into a power strip so you can turn everything off at once when you're not using it. No more unnecessary energy expenditure.
22. Cut down on electricity and lamp purchases by using white paint (or another light color) to reflect sunlight into rooms in your home.
23. If possible, choose tariffs with off-peak hours from EDF and take the opportunity to start the washing machine and do the ironing during the most economical hours.
24. Check for drafts around windows and doors. If air is entering the house, heat is also escaping. Consider using newspaper to caulk the windows and a draft excluder for the doors.
25. Save gas by removing heavy objects from the trunk of your car.
26. Putting heavy curtains on all windows helps keep the heat in in the winter and the cool in the summer. You save on heating and air conditioning bills.
