{"id":1222,"date":"2020-12-30T11:39:13","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T17:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/?p=1222"},"modified":"2021-06-29T15:43:43","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T20:43:43","slug":"new-years-resolutions-to-save-energy-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/new-years-resolutions-to-save-energy-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year’s Resolutions to Save Energy At Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Resolve to use less with our ten tips! Learn how you can save money when you save at home this new year!<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How Can We Save Energy at Home<\/h2>\n

Covid has made us all homebodies, and if you’re worried about monthly bills, you’ll want to save energy – this year especially. But what if you’re looking for some wallet friendly and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>energy saving<\/a>\u00a0habits, and don’t know where to start? You’re in the right place because we’ve got 10 energy-saving resolutions to help cut your household energy usage in 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Try These Energy Saving Tips<\/h3>\n

1. Use Energy Efficient Bulbs<\/b><\/h4>\n

LED <\/a>bulbs, whilst slightly pricier than CFLs<\/a>, will save you more money over time, especially compared to incandescent bulbs. <\/span>LED bulbs last longer than most CFLs \u00a0and are 90% more efficient<\/a> than incandescent bulbs.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Use Power Strips<\/b><\/h4>\n

Save an estimated\u00a0$200 annually<\/a> by eliminating \u2018phantom loads.\u2019\u00a0 This refers to “standby mode” energy consumption, and it accounts for around 5% of the average US household\u2019s annual electricity bill.<\/a>\u00a0 C<\/span>entering your devices on a single power strip makes it easy to completely shut them off in one fell swoop.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Turn Down your Thermostat<\/b><\/h4>\n

You can cut 2% off your energy bill <\/a>for each single degree the thermostat is lowered. Both heating and cooling eat up a huge slice of\u00a0household energy expenditure.<\/a>\u00a0So if you don’t need it overnight, or are out for the day, turn down the thermostat to save you money.<\/p>\n

4. Turn Down Your Water Heater!<\/b><\/h4>\n

Most homes set their water heaters\u00a0at the recommended 120\u00b0F<\/a>\u00a0to prevent scalding accidents. Unfortunately, \u00a0tank water heaters waste energy just to be ready for use. However, for every 10\u00b0F lower, you can shave 3 – 5% off your water heating bills<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5. Install Water-Saving Showerhead<\/b><\/h4>\n

Showerheads frequently waste gallons of hot water. So all that excess H2O you’ve heated is, quite literally, money down the drain. Instead, switch to a lower output showerhead. This could save a family of four 14,000 gallons per year<\/a>, and save you a lot on water heating.<\/p>\n

6. Wash Cool, Wash Full<\/b><\/h4>\n

Washing at cooler temperatures saves you money!\u00a0Advances in detergents<\/a> mean you don’t\u00a0need to wash hotter than around 40\u00b0F degrees. And get the most out of your cycle by doing full loads each time you do laundry.<\/p>\n

7. Tumble with Care<\/b><\/h4>\n

If you can’t line dry your laundry outside, do it inside with a fan. It may take longer but it uses far less energy than your drier. And if you need to tumble, try a low-heat setting for greater energy efficiency<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8. Weatherize Your Home<\/b><\/h4>\n

Drafts let in cold, humid air and drive up your heating bills. Fill those expensive leaks! Plus, it can make for a fun family project! Caulking can save 10%-20% <\/a>on your annual heating\/cooling bills. And energy-saving custom draft blockers can be fun to craft from old fabrics or clothes.<\/p>\n

9. Use Those Curtains!<\/b><\/h4>\n

Homes lose around 30% of their heat through windows.<\/a>\u00a0So an easy and benefit-reaping habit to get into is closing your curtains overnight. This’ll also help you fend off that hot summertime sun. This simple habit could see you reduce unwanted heat loss\/gain by nearly a third<\/a>.<\/p>\n

10. Refrigerate Smart\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

Finally, about 80% of Georgia households have at least one refrigerator – and 20% have two or more<\/a>. <\/span>Second refrigerators can cost <\/span>$61 per year to run<\/span><\/a>. You can even save money by better <\/span>organizing your refrigerator<\/span><\/a>. Done right and\u00a0you could turn off that costly second appliance!<\/span><\/p>\n

Shop for Cheap Natural Gas<\/h3>\n

Yes, you can save energy all through 2021 with these easy, energy-saving habits. But the best way to really saves is to shop cheap natural gas rates<\/a>. The best place in Georgia to do that is at\u00a0https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com<\/a>\u00a0where\u00a0you find the lowest rates, real-customer reviews, supplier ratings, and other savvy energy tips to help you save money.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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