Energy bills are on the rise throughout the county and homeowners everywhere are looking for ways to reduce their consumption and save on monthly electricity bills.
Luckily, saving money on your electric bill doesn’t have to require big sacrifices. Using these 10 tips, Clark County homeowners can easily become energy efficient, and see big payoffs in their future energy bills!
Special Opportunity for NV Energy Customers
If your home is part of the NV Energy grid, take advantage of their free energy assessments. They offer both an online and a free in-home energy evaluation that will provide you with personalized suggestions about how to save money and energy. Learn more about NV Energy free assessments here.
How To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
There are things you can do (big and small) every day to reduce your energy consumption. Here are are a few suggestions:
- Turn off the lights and TV when you leave a room.
- Set your thermostat back when you are going to be gone or are asleep in the winter. Consider setting your air conditioner to 78-80 degrees in the summer.
- Lower your water heater to your lowest comfortable setting.
- This is a fun one! In the summer, cook outside as often as possible. Even the residual warmth of cooking inside can cause your air conditioner to work extra hard.
- Wash full loads of laundry in cold water.
Simple Upgrades That Make Your Home Energy Efficient
In addition to some simple lifestyle changes, you can also make efficiency upgrades to your home. Some easy-to-manage improvements can include the following:
- Make the switch to LED lightbulbs.
- Examine the seals around your doors and windows, and check your fridge and freezer for cracks. Be prepared to caulk or seal the gaps.
- When replacing your appliances, look for the Energy Star label. Clark County homeowners may also be able to take advantage of another great program offered by NV Energy called PowerShift. This program can provide energy-efficient appliances and upgrades at no cost to you if you qualify.
Last But Not Least: Go Solar!
Our last and final tip for becoming more energy efficient is to introduce solar power to your home. Solar energy is less expensive than grid power and many homeowners are able to reduce their monthly bills down to a $10 interconnection fee.
Solar power also provides protection against rising electricity costs so you don’t have to worry about future rate hikes months or years down the road. As an added bonus, you can also install solar battery storage to provide additional protection in case of a power outage. Solar battery storage can often be a viable replacement for gas generators which can be expensive to run (more so than electricity!) because of fuel costs.
The Quickest Way to See a Huge Difference in Your Energy Bill
Making the change to becoming a more energy-efficient homeowner is as easy as following these 10 simple tips. From easy things you can do every day, to investing in solar power, over time you will see substantial savings on your energy bill.
To learn more about the benefits of solar power, download your free copy of Living with Solar or contact one of our Energy Consultants today!
