# Energy Conservation in the Home! How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/02/energy-conservation-in-the-home-how-to-make-your-home-more-energy-efficient/
- Published: 2017-02-16T03:45:13-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## I’ve written before that:

When you think of green energy technology, you might think of things like wind mills,
solar panels, or biofuels. While these advancements are certainly at the forefront
of green energy technology like computers. Yet processing chips and electronic safety
systems are also doing important work. Especially in maintaining the efficiency 
of such systems.

### Appliances

[Appliances](https://www.ase.org/blog/saving-money-summer-appliances) are a key 
part of our lives. Cooking, lighting, refrigerating, cleaning and other activities
are made easier thanks to them. But these products can quickly became a burden on
your energy bills when not used properly – especially in the summer. Thankfully,
with a few simple steps, you can make a more efficient use of them.

![Energy Star](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_20150121_074852336_hdr-
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### ENERGY STAR

Don’t let old appliances be your home’s energy hogs. Using ENERGY STAR appliances
can save up to [30%](https://www.ase.org/resources/top-5-reasons-be-energy-efficient)
on energy bills. For instance, a new ENERGY STAR-rated refrigerator saves $165 compared
to a regular model in its lifetime. Since the program was put in place, it has saved
Americans roughly $430 billion on utility bills.

#### Action

Bottom line, energy [efficient](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/11/energy-monitors-lead-command-drive-toward-energy-conservation/)
actions is a renewable energy.  For example:

 1. Making the switch to LEDs, or movement sensors, could save up to 80% of the energy
    used per bulb, compared to a standard lightbulb.
 2. Invest in a high-capacity solar battery which is an ideal backup electricity supply
    solution. It allows you to go ‘off grid’ if needed.
 3. Appliances and equipment that carry the Energy Star mark fall within the top 25%
    of the most energy efficient products, on average.

### LED⏎  Finally, Light-emitting diodes (LED) bulbs are the new “must-have” when it comes to lighting your home: A single ENERGY STAR-qualified LED light bulb can last up to 25,000 hours and use 󠀁[75% less energy ](https://www.ase.org/resources/leds-choosing-right-type)󠁿than an incandescent light bulb. Did you know there are even connected LED bulbs in the market? By installing them, you can control lighting from your mobile device.

### This great infographic has more ideas too. Enjoy!

Source: [Alliance to Save Energy](https://www.ase.org/blog/infographic-energy-efficiency-summer)

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 The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living
expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author,
Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The
Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides
and more. Seth's books range from: # Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Bob Brant
and Seth Leitman (2nd and 3rd editions) # Build Your Own Plug-in Hybrid Electric
Vehicle by Seth Leitman # Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle by Carl Vogel # Green
Lighting by Seth Leitman, Brian Clark Howard and Bill Brinsky # Solar Power For 
Your Home by David Findley # Renewable Energies For Your Home by Russel Gehrke #
Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Audits by David Findley # Build Your Own Small Wind Power
System by Brian Clark Howard and Kevin Shea # and more green living books to follow.

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