Using Solar is a great first step to save on electricity but energy savings is also about how much you use.
Below are a few handy energy saving tips for your home and business.
Unplug unused electronics
Standby power can account for 10% of an average household’s annual electricity use.
Potential Saving: $100 per year
Hang/Air dry laundry where possible
Using your clothesline for even 50% of your laundry will result in huge savings.
Potential Saving: $300 per year
Wash & Dry Full Loads of laundry
Small loads use the same power as large loads and add up and cost over time.
Potential Saving: $200 per year
Use your Microwave, Crock Pot or Toaster oven instead of your Electric Range and Oven
A microwave takes 15 minutes to do the same job as an electric oven does in 1 hour.
Potential Saving: $200 per year
Check Refrigerator Seals & Don’t Open Unnecessarily
Refrigerators use more power when opened frequently or if they’re leaking cold or letting in warm air.
Potential Saving: $150 per year
Convert bulbs to LED
Lower your energy consumption while increasing illumination.
Potential Saving: $200 per year
Turn Off Unnecessary Lights
Turn Off Unnecessary Lights
Potential Saving: $100 per year
Invest in Smart Plugs & Power Strips
Monitor, Manage & Improve your energy consumption by controlling and indoor and outdoor lighting and devices.
Potential Saving: $300 per year
Invest in a solar power station from EcoGen
Power and charge a variety of personal electronics and smaller appliances from a clean and free energy source.
Potential Saving: $1500 per year
Ditch The Desktop Computers
See direct savings by using a laptop instead of a desktop for 4 hours per day.