All across the country, people are stressing about inflation. From grocery store prices skyrocketing to the price of gas rising, the price of living has been increasing and is projected to stay that way. Homeowners can reduce their stress by making easy and innovative changes around their home. In this article, we will go over a couple of ways to get started.

As the Energy Information Administration says, the price of just keeping your home heated with electricity will cost you 10% more in this year alone. If you take into consideration every other expense it takes to run a home, your monthly bills can increase quickly. Luckily, there’s a few ways to make improvements on your energy usage and diminish energy waste throughout the house. 

Using Energy Star appliances is a great way to start. With super-efficient LED lightbulbs and HVAC equipment, Energy Star-certified products can help save tons of money for individuals while also reducing their carbon footprint. It is difficult to replace all these appliances at once, but you can upgrade one product at a time and still see a big difference. 

For example, if you swap out an 8-year-old fridge with a new Energy Star model, it is possible to save around $110 a year or more in electricity. Even better, these energy-efficient innovations could help you qualify for a Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit for even more savings.

Another upgrade that could be beneficial is using solar panels. Panel systems on your rooftop are becoming more affordable with federal and state tax incentives to help with the switch to solar energy. Solar panels can help you control your energy bills and lower your carbon emissions, they also could yield a return through a NEM (net energy metering) program. These programs help residents earn credit on their energy bills for extra electricity made and sent to the community grid from their home system.

Even small changes can have a huge impact. It is possible to invest in a programmable smart thermostat, which helps the people in your house control the temperature for prime energy saving through auto scheduling. Smart switches are also a good option, they have motion sensors that help reduce wasted energy from leaving the lights on. Finally, Energy Star-labeled ceiling fans are useful, and are up to 60% more efficient than their conventional counterparts.

These changes only scratch the surface for what’s available. For more ways to bring down your energy bills, please see the additional source. 

Resources:
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/energy-efficiency-clean-facts
https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/super-simple-ways-to-save-on-energy-costs/
https://www.hellomagazine.com/homes/20220413137710/energy-saving-devices-for-home/
https://www.sunburstsolar.com/why-solar/

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