Save Energy this Holiday Season

Dazzling and delightful lights. Cold and cozy winter days. The holiday season is upon us but so too is our struggle to save energy.

Herewith, some super simple energy savings tips for the merriest of seasons.

1. Go with LED. This should be a no-brainer folks. LEDs use 90 percent less electricity than regular lights. Making the switch will save you money on your holiday utility bills, and reduce your impact on the environment.

2. Avoid phantom power. If our friend and eco-friendly decorator to the stars, Robin Wilson, tell us to do something in our home, we do it. Un-plug electronic appliances when not in use such as Christmas tree lights, holiday decorations, cell phone chargers, computer chords, toasters, coffee pots, etc. Put all of your electronics on a power cord and simply turn off the circuit when not in use. Timers for your lights would be a wise move. This may also be a great time to conduct electrical panel upgrades in Charlotte, NC by hiring experts like this electrician in Decatur, GA or this Riverside electrician. If you need electrical repairs at your commercial premises, then you may consider hiring a commercial electrician.

3. Turn it down low. When you have guests, turn the thermostat down. The extra bodies in ugly Christmas sweaters will keep your home toasty at no additional cost. Voilå.

4. Buy gifts that don’t waste energy.  According to energyquest.ca.gov, 40 percent off all batteries are purchased during the holiday season. Pledge to buy energy-free gifts. (Worth knowing: Your batteries could also be producing hazardous waste and for any electrical installation is better to get a level 2 electrical professional to help you with this. The heavy metals make batteries so dangerous in the environment. Lead poisoning, for example, can result when lead leaks into drinking water or food supplies.)

5. Be fireplace and furnace smart. If you have a fireplace, close the damper when you don’t have a fire burning. An open fireplace damper can let 8 percent of heat from your furnace escape through the chimney. You should also do a yearly maintenance through experts who provide Heater Maintenance in Willis or contact Arnold Jones Services Heating repair in Jamestown. If you don’t have one, you can also hire services like this Heater installation in Virginia Beach or call Airsheen Services in Cedar Park, TX to make sure you’re cozy. 

6. Replace lights with non-toxic candles. Illuminate your home with lovely, healthy candles. We’re fond of Mrs. Meyer’s vegetable wax candles. You can even reuse the jar!

7. Look for the Energy Star Label.  When shopping, look for home or office electronic products with the Energy Star label. Replacing old items with energy-efficient models can save over 25 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, and save money on your energy bills. Oh, and be sure to recycle your toxic electronics!

8. Talk to energy savings experts. There’s no better way to save money, reduce your carbon footprint and protect against utility bill hikes than by having energy efficiency experts like the ones from MZ Electric audit your home. You may also consider having a new electrical installation in Lansdale, PA with the help of electricians and energy saving experts.