20 years ago no one would have even imagined about some of the technological advancements that mankind has achieved today and all these advancements help us fulfill almost all daily activities with much ease. In such an era, it is our responsibility to use these technologies to reduce the negative impact we’ve been having on the environment ever since the industrial revolution which happened almost two centuries ago. A household is the smallest community in a society and there’s no better place to start “green living” than this. If you are keen on converting your household into a greener, more energy efficient one, here are a few tips you might find useful.

Say goodbye to incandescent bulbs
It has been estimated that an average household uses about 40 lightbulbs and therefore it would be wise to utilize the right kind in order to reduce the electricity bill and have a positive impact on the environment. Replacing the incandescent bulbs at your home with light emitting diode (LED) bulbs, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and Halogen bulbs is a great way to reduce your energy consumption by a significant amount.

Smart heat insulation
By adopting smart heat insulation methods, you’ll be able to minimize the overdependence on you’re A/C. Double glazing the windows is an effective way to keep the interior of your house cool during the scorching heat of the summer and warm during the blistering cold of winter. Another is to insulate your attic by sealing off any and all air leaks in the area. These leaks, no matter how big or small they are will quietly bring in the outside temperature to the inside and your thermostat will have to pay the price.

Minimize the usage of space heaters
Space heaters, central heaters and underfloor heaters can all make you feel warm and toasty during cold weather. However, these can drain your electricity bill. Also, space heaters were responsible for several house fires that occurred in Australia alone during the year 2017. Try your best to avoid using space heaters by proper insulation of walls, usage of carpets and opting for energy efficient windows Canberra to create the ideal condition inside the house.

Switch to solar panels
Solar panel is the power generation method of the future. Although this can involve a substantial capital investment, solar panels will help your household become completely independent of environmentally hazardous fossil fuel generated electricity while saving the money spent on electricity bills.