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How to Use Energy Calculators to Save Money
If you've been paying attention lately, you are probably well aware of the push to lower carbon emissions released into the atmosphere while also using modern technology to make homes and buildings more green. You've probably heard a lot about going green, but if you are like me you probably didn't know what you could do to help. There are a lot of websites and information pamphlets that mention things you can do to save money, but the question is do they really work? When you go to the store to replace light bulbs for instance, it is hard to justify paying 5-10 dollars for a bulb if it isn't going to save you money. So when considering all the options for going green, wouldn't it be nice to know how much money you could actually save when making these changes? Wouldn't it also be great to know if you are really helping the environment in the process? Well luckily, there is a way you can figure it out, and it is very quick and easy to do.
If you look hard enough on the web, you will find energy savings calculators that will do a detailed energy cost analysis and help you decide where you can save money. In most cases, you simply enter the size of your home, the number of occupants, and the year your home was built. You'll also enter your location, as different climates affect energy costs differently. Once you've entered the information, simply hit enter to calculate your annual estimated energy cost.
Now that you have a number to work with, you can begin the process of lowering that number. The calculator should have a list of different changes you can make and as you opt for those selections, it will show you how much it lowers your energy cost while also listing the annual carbon emission reduction. Some of the recommend changes you'll find are:
- Changing to Energy Star light bulbs, which could save you 5% per year.
- Turning off your 2nd fridge or replacing it with an Energy Star appliance. A total savings of 4.1% annually.
- Fixing leaky ducts, which could save you between 4-5% per year.
- Insulate your attic and walls, which could save you up to 8% per year!
Now just imagine if you added all of those changes up. You could save nearly 20% with 4 simple changes! Using these calculators can show you how much money you can save and you can then compare that with the cost of implementation, which will give you the average return on your investment. How convenient is that?
Making little changes in your home can not only help you lower your annual energy costs and go green, but you will also be helping the environment at the same time. If we all start doing our part, then the impact we can have on the world will be tremendous. For more changes that you can implement, simply check out the energy cost calculator and see what else you can do to save money and help the Earth.
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