Energy consumption is a habit-based process regardless of whether you’re living in a house or a condo at the Emerald of Katong. Homeowners who wish to see reduced energy bills and their carbon footprint can try these five tips to save electricity.
Switch Lights to Smart Ones
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Switching from traditional light sources such as fluorescent to LED smart bulbs may seem trivial, but they can add to your savings over time. Not to mention the lifespan of a smart LED bulb is much longer than its CFL counterpart. In addition, you can set a schedule for the lights to turn off in the morning and back on during the evenings.
Upgrade to More Energy Efficient Appliances
Energy efficiency is the process of how much energy is consumed for an appliance to operate. The greater the EE rating of an appliance, the more you save. More modern devices will have them as newer forms of technology such as inverter motors are integrated into the system.
Turn Off Devices When Not in Use
A simple tip to start lowering your energy bill is to regularly turn off appliances when they’re not in use. A good example is the TV, a computer monitor, or your work laptop at the end of the day.
Understand Your Energy Bill
Different households will have different ways of electricity usage, and understanding the biggest generators can give you a starting point of where you can improve. If the biggest energy consumption is cooling, then you should consider investing in a newer and more energy-efficient air conditioner, for example.
Consider Installing Solar Panels
Whenever possible, have several solar panels installed where they can get a fair amount of energy from the sun. The energy collected can power a computer or several fans which can bring down your monthly energy bill overall.