If you want to save energy and decrease your monthly expenses, there are technologies that can help you, without decreasing the comfort of your home. Find out more.
Do you think your electricity and gas expenses are too high? If you want to save energy at home and thus decrease your monthly expenses, there are technologies that can help you, without decreasing the comfort of your home.
#1. Lighting
Lighting accounts for about 14% of a typical electricity bill and is an easy area for savings. Consider the option of replacing your current bulbs with LEDs.
Although they are the most expensive energy-saving bulbs on the market, they make it possible to save money in the long run since they use about 90% less energy than traditional bulbs and are long-lasting.
#2. Hot water
Hot water accounts for 23.5% of residential energy consumption.
To lower your energy bill, choose a smart water heater or, if possible, by installing solar panels which, besides working for heating water, also accumulate energy for other types of energy consumption.
#3. Heating
Although Portugal does not have extremely harsh winters, it is essential to keep the home at a comfortable temperature and not get cold.
However, how to heat your home in an intelligent way, without causing your electricity and gas bills to skyrocket?
First of all, caulking and/or replacing doors and windows is a mandatory condition for any HVAC system to work in the most effective way. Subsequently, you must choose the best solution for your home and your family.
Air conditioning is one of the most efficient systems and can be used all year round to control the desired temperature and keep it constant. On cold days, it heats the house quickly, creating a cozy environment. In summer, it makes it possible to effectively cool your home and combat the discomfort caused by excessive heat.
Modern models do not consume much energy when compared to other alternatives and have no health risks, as long as you maintain and clean the filters annually.
The initial costs may be a little higher compared to other solutions, however, it is worth doing the math, since the investment quickly dissipates, allowing you to gain a lot in comfort and quality of life.
#4. Smart sockets
Many electrical devices, such as DVD players, computers, televisions, and printers, use electricity even when not in use.
Smart outlets completely turn off the power to the appliances when they detect that they are not being used, making it possible to save on the electricity bill. There are several models available on the market, but before you buy one, get advice from the company that supplies power to your home.
#5. Energy management apps
There are several great apps that, using your smartphone and a device installed in your home, make it possible to determine the full connection and automation of all electrical appliances and thus reduce energy costs.
With a home control system, apps can turn on the lights when you wake up, turn on the heating on cold days, and even turn on the coffee machine. To understand which app is right for you, check with your electricity supplier.
By saving energy and reducing the associated costs, you will also reduce the consumption of natural resources needed for energy production as well as greenhouse gas emissions.
Implement the suggestions we give you to follow a more sustainable lifestyle, thus helping to protect and improve the environment.
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