Your Guide to a More Energy-Efficient Home
ZFC Real Estate has produced a page describing some relatively small, unobtrusive actions make a massive energy efficiency difference without turning your routines and schedules upside down. They are divided into Small ticket actions and Big-Ticket Ideas. Note they are based in Florida so prices are quoted in dollars, but many of their ideas apply equally to UK properties.
Small ticket actions
- Benefits of smart technology, artificial intelligence, and construction innovation
- Raise your thermostat reading when away from home in summer
- Improve your lawn care for less cost
- Install low-flow showerheads in all bathrooms
- Seal residence windows
- Limit space heater use in cold weather
- Turn Off Unnecessary Water
- Replace incandescent bulbs throughout the home
- Install a Storm Door
Big-Ticket Ideas
- Floor, attic, and basement insulation
- Installation of solar panels
- Buy Energy Star Products