As the year comes to a close (as well as the holiday season), many people out there might be wondering about ways to save some of their hard-earned money. While many of our monthly bills are pretty much fixed rates (such as insurance and mortgage), one area where you can cut expenses is in the power and water department.

Reducing our energy consumption isn’t just something we can do to save money, it’s something we can do to make the world a better place. At the end of the day, it’s up to each and every one of us to be less frivolous with our energy consumption and increase our own awareness when it comes to our carbon footprints.

Below, Geneverse goes over some ways to reduce energy consumption. We mainly focus on the household, but these practices can also be incorporated at the workplace, in the car, and pretty much everywhere else we go.

1.) Adjust the Thermostat

Using electricity to heat and cool your home can show up big time on your energy bill, and lowering your consumption in this area will certainly bring your electricity bill down (if applicable). During the winter months, wear warm clothes indoors and aim to keep your thermostat at 68 degrees or a few notches lower. 

During the summer months, keep the air conditioner off when nobody is home. In many areas of the country, air conditioning is really only needed for a month or two during the summer. Try to keep your thermostat at 75 degrees or thereabouts to reduce energy consumption. Using your air conditioner round the clock during the summer can really hike up your energy consumption and increase your power bill exponentially.

2.) Monitor Household Energy Consumption

One of the best ways to save on your energy bill is to start monitoring your energy consumption, which will shed light on areas where you and the other members of your household can improve in this department.

Shut off lights and appliances when they are not in use. Take shorter showers – electric water heaters are notorious for high energy consumption. You can even incentive energy consciousness by rewarding positive behavior while discouraging wasteful behavior.

3.) Upgrade Appliances

If your appliances are advanced in age, chances are they do not perform as well as newer models. As a matter of fact, older appliances might even be energy guzzlers. 

Newer models of appliances are far more efficient when it comes to how much electricity they use. This is not only true for appliances, it’s also true for other household items such as light bulbs. LED light bulbs typically use 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs and in most cases also last longer.

4.) Improve Energy Efficiency

There are likely many things you can do to improve your own energy efficiency, especially in the home. Upgrade insulation and replace old windows with newer (more efficient) models. As a general rule, modern windows incorporate improved insulation materials as well as overall design features that make them better at heat retention. Many newer window models result in reduced energy loss.

You can also replace older toilets with low-flow toilets. Add air seals and weatherstrip your home if you have not done so already.

The idea is to only use energy/power and/or water when it is absolutely necessary. Cut down on consumption by using natural light when possible. Limit shower time. Shave time off lawn and garden watering (so long as it doesn’t affect plant life).

5.) Incorporate Renewable Energy Solutions

Look into any ways that you can work renewable energy into your home power plan. 

Renewable energy options include:

• Solar photovoltaic (Electricity)
• Solar thermal (Heat)
• Hydropower (Electricity)
• Wind (Electricity)
• Geothermal (Electricity as well as Heat)

Besides transportation, electricity generation happens to be the largest consumer of fossil fuels (by industry sector) as far as the United States is concerned.

Solar power is the most viable way to incorporate renewable energy into your home. Whether it’s portable solar generators or entire home energy storage systems, a good solar power system can help cut your energy consumption drastically.

Choose Geneverse for Your Solar Energy Solutions

Here at Geneverse, we’re in the business of crafting solar energy solutions that give our customers true energy independence. 

The PowerPillar by Geneverse and Jackery features an advanced inverter system, which delivers exceptional power and versatility to meet a wide variety of energy needs. With 120/240V split-phase capability, the PowerPillar inverter supports standard 120V household appliances as well as heavier 240V equipment. You can store your energy, save it for home use, or send it back to the grid to save on your monthly energy bill – all while reducing your carbon footprint.

Geneverse is here for households and communities, working together with our customers to make the world a greener, more sustainable place.

About Geneverse: Geneverse is the most reliable and cost-efficient source for solar energy. Our PowerPillar ESS integrates solar power, battery storage, not to mention grid and generator power sources that help our customers get the most out of their energy storage investment – all at the most competitive pricing on the market. We craft complete home energy systems that power energy independence rain or shine in addition to portable solar products that provide decentralized power during emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about Geneverse and how we can bring protection and security to your family/household by visiting our website today.