6 Tips for saving energy to reduce your electricity bill Tips And Tricks

Summer is here with a huge surge in our utility bills. However, minimal effort will not only help in lowering your electric bill but also help in creating energy-efficient homes around us. To start with, why do need to see this as a threat? The problem with urban planning today, is that building structures are energy absorbers. Their design is based on the assumption of a limitless supply of HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) resources.In order to solve certain climate-sensitive issues on a domestic level appropriate use of advanced building technologies to design and construct multi-storeyed buildings will help in minimising energy consumption and also the carbon footprint.

           Do you know -  Heating and Cooling costs  account for about 50% of the home

                                     energy budget.

Keeping in mind the climate changes and how it is affecting people across the globe, energy conservation is no more a choice but a must. However, you can save a lot of money spent on paying bills. Energy efficiency is the only way to achieve this goal. As buildings are one of the largest sources of energy consumption, conservation should start at home, through behavioural changes that ensure our energy-efficient homes. So finding out the best ways to ventilate your home will result in serious savings and a reduction in energy consumption.

6 Tips for saving energy at home to reduce your electricity bill :

Use an energy-efficient ACs & Refrigerators

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An energy-efficient 1.5-ton split air-conditioner can utilise 30 - 40% less electricity than an ordinary 1.5-ton split air-conditioner, used for the same amount of time. Studies reveal overall savings of 15-25% from the use of efficient appliances. ACs consume more energy than all the other appliances combined. Refrigerators can also contribute to 25-50 per cent of the electricity consumption in a household. An inefficient refrigerator can increase the annual electricity bill of a household by as much as Rs 4,000-5,000. So, opting for energy-efficient appliances, BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency)-labelled or Ecostar products would definitely cut down the energy consumption. is crucial to reduce electricity bill.

Replace lights with CFL or LEDs

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Replace light fixtures with CFL (compact fluorescent light) or LEDs (light-emitting diodes) if they are not already installed. LED light bulbs only release 20% heat energy, making them operate at lower temperatures. LED lights are better for the environment because they reduce your carbon footprint (i.e. the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere,  and do not leach poisonous mercury into our water systems.

Block the sun with bamboo blinds and drapes

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Window coverings don’t just decorate your home, they help you save energy. Some carefully selected window treatments like blinds and drapes can prevent your house from heating up under the summer sun. According to study blinds and drapes can reduce heat gain by up to 45% and 33% respectively.

Install solar panels & biogas plants in your society

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Solar panels for electricity generation for all common areas and common amenities can also help energy conservation. It is more economical for a community to install solar panels than an individual home. As a community, one can also install biogas plants, where all kitchen waste can be segregated and put into the plant to generate electricity. The advantage of biogas plants is that they store energy in the form of gas that can be used whenever required.

Don’t leave the lights ON unnecessary

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When leaving the house to ensure that all lights are off when not in use. Have a master switch at the entrance, to switch off the lights. Switch off any chargers or power adapters devices completely when not in use.  

Study how you can reduce the load on air-conditioners

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Clogged and dirty filters block the airflow and reduce a system’s efficiency which results in an increased load. You can minimize the load on air conditioners by insulating walls and roofs and by cleaning the filters regularly. Replacing a dirty, clean filter can lower your air conditioner’s energy consumption by 5% to 15%.

Don't let the summer heat burn your pockets instead follow above-mentioned tricks and tips with minimal effort to help you save on your energy bill while also helping to save the planet.