How to pay LESS for energy to power your home

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We’re all using more energy than ever before, so it’s no wonder our energy use is going through the roof! We’re charging phones and tablets, using computers and printers, fans, A/C, heating, cooking, water heaters, pool pumps, big appliances—and while some of these things might run more efficiently than others, there are some thing you can do at home to reduce your energy use and save.

#1 Thing You Can Do to Lower Your Energy Bill

If you really want to use less energy and save money at the same time, rooftop solar for your home is the answer. Even if you finance your solar energy system, your monthly payment is likely to still be less than your current monthly energy bill. And you can still follow all the below tips for saving energy and money and use even less solar energy so that your carbon footprint—and your energy bill—nearly disappears.

Weatherstrip Your Home to Keep Savings In

Make sure the seals on your windows and doors are as tight as possible, and where needed add weather stripping. This keeps cold or warm air from escaping your home, which helps your A/C run more efficiently and use less energy.

Turn Off Fans and Lights When You Say Goodbye

Say hello to daily energy savings when you remember to turn off fans and lights in rooms when you leave.

Look for the Energy Star Rating

If you’re in the market for a new appliance, look for the Energy Star seal indicating energy efficiency. This can help you manage your home’s energy use without any effort at all. Energy efficient appliances naturally use less energy to keep your home running smoothly.

Find Smart Savings with Robots

Well, not exactly robots, but there are many automatic timers on the market today that help you automate your energy savings throughout the house. For any outdoor lighting, you can use a timer so that things turn on when the sun goes down, and off when the sun comes up. Motion sensors can help light your way at night without being an always-on spotlight driving up your energy costs.

While going solar is the best way to reduce or eliminate your energy bill in the long run, there are easy things you can do today to help you save energy and money. But doing all of these AND going solar? Well, get ready to save big.