Energy Efficient Home Improvements:- How Much Do You Save?
Home improvements are fun. But they also can be confusing. Plus, since all of this is to improve your savings, very rarely do you actually know how much you end up saving. Your Average Energy Usage Breakdown:- Around 26% of energy is used up by heating systems. 17% of energy is consumed by your cooling appliances. 10% of energy goes into your home lighting. 13% of energy is used by your water heater- be it for bathing or for cleaning. 14% of energy is consumed in storing edibles, drying, preparing meals and also for washing clothes. 13% of energy is utilised for pool pumps, motors and by other miscellaneous units. 7% of energy is used up by computers, home entertainment systems etc. Energy Saving:- How & How Much? Simply replace your home’s five most used lights and bulbs by replacing them with Energy Star models which could bring about a saving of AU$ 75 each year. Turn back your thermostat temperature by adjusting the temperature from 7 degree -10 degrees