Every home has the potential to be more eco-friendly. You can choose re-usable over disposable items. Garden with local plants and only water at night when there is less evaporation. You can improve your home’s insulation for better energy efficiency. Of course, you can also make electrical choices that make your home more eco-friendly.
From your choice of lightbulbs to electric fixture upgrades, there are many ways to reduce your home’s carbon footprint from an electrical perspective. Join us as we explore interesting and sustainable ways to make your home healthier for the planet, save energy, and save money along the way.
You don’t need a major electrical upgrade to get started, just change a lightbulb. LED light bulbs use 10% of the electricity and are 90% more efficient than incandescent (filament) light bulbs. They last 5-7 times longer (several years) and they even illuminate at a cooler temperature so there’s less risk of burnt fingers and almost no risk of exploding bulbs in a power surge.
Smart home LED light bulbs are even better because the smart home can help you optimise energy consumption. Your smart home can turn off the lights with a word or a tap of your phone from your bed, another room, or outside the house. It can also learn your patterns and turn off the lights when a room – or the house- is not in use.
On the other end of the spectrum is home solar panels. Just a few panels can cover a significant amount of your home’s electrical needs when the sun is up. With even more solar panels, you may be able to cover most of your home’s power needs. If you generate extra, you can store it for after-dark power or sell it back to the power company through the grid.
One of the most popular residential solar upgrades is solar AC, where your air conditioner is powered by solar panels. It’s a perfect pairing because panels get the most energy when you need your AC the most.
Smart home automation is fantastic for energy efficiency. Your smart home can automatically turn off any smart device or light that you are not using. It can learn your schedule and turn things off when everyone is sleeping or out of the house. It can also turn devices off on command and adapt to new routines or schedule changes.
Smart thermostats are especially eco-friendly because they can adapt to weather reports and help optimise your heating/cooling settings for the best power consumption.
Automated lighting, as we mentioned, turns your lights off when the smart home knows there is no one using the room. Smart appliances and even smart power switches allow you to switch off power-hungry devices anytime they are not needed.
Outside of automation, smart homes also allow you to turn off something from anywhere if you forgot before going to bed or leaving the house. This is great for optimal energy use and minimising your home’s overall carbon footprint.
Modern appliances are much more sustainable than older models. Newer dishwashers and washing machines use less water. Modern HVACs and cooktops can use less electricity. If the appliances in your home are ageing and you want to make eco-friendly choices, upgrade to more efficient and sustainable models. You’ll enjoy the better performance and shiny new features while the planet enjoys the reduced use of water and electricity.
Making your home eco-friendly is easier than ever with a variety of options available. At Astley Electrical, we take pride in offering expert electrical upgrades that enhance energy efficiency and promote long-term sustainability. Ready to transform your home into an eco-friendly haven? Contact us today to explore the best green electrical upgrades tailored for your needs!
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