With more people remaining at home for extended periods of time because of the coronavirus outbreak, households may see an unexpected increase in their monthly energy usage.
Below some tips to reduce your energy costs in your Living Room and Bedrooms:
• Lower the brightness on all TV screens.
• Plug all personal electronics in a power strip and turn off the power strip when devices are not in use.
• If you’re using your air conditioner for heating purposes, change or clean the filter monthly. Dirty filters can increase operating costs by 20%.
• Upgrade your bedroom lighting to certified LED bulbs which use 70-90% less energy than standard bulbs.
• Use energy-saving features that may be available on your electronic devices.
• When streaming content, choose the smallest device that makes sense for the number of people watching. Avoid streaming on game consoles, which use 10 times more power than streaming through a tablet or laptop.
• Always be sure to turn off lights and electronics when you leave the room.
Stay tuned for more tips!