Lower Your Electric Bill This Summer

Easy, Money Saving Tips:

Turn Your Lights and Devices Off

The simplest tip is to ensure everyone at home turns off the lights and devices when they leave a room. While it’s evident that leaving lights on consumes energy, did you know that devices left on standby still use electricity? Though it may seem insignificant, making it a habit to flip off a light switch or unplug an unused charger can lead to significant savings over time and also help reduce your carbon footprint.

Let the Light In

Installing a skylight is one of the most effective ways to reduce electricity consumption while brightening your home. With numerous options available, it’s crucial to choose one that minimizes heat gain or loss to avoid potential increases in your electric bill. Solatube tubular skylights, boasting the coveted ENERGY STAR rating, exceed the defined energy performance requirements for various climates.

Solatube tubular skylights have been brightening homes around the world since the 1980s. These devices bring natural sunlight into the darkest parts of your home, reducing the need for electric lighting during the day and leading to a noticeable drop in your electricity bills. They capture sunlight on the roof at different angles, even on cloudy days, and diffuse it indoors. This technology allows for installation in interior rooms and on the ground floor of multi-story homes. Plus, you can install a Solatube tubular skylight in as little as two hours with no structural changes to your home!

Switch to LED Bulbs

If you haven’t done so already, replace your old light bulbs with LEDs. They consume up to 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs, drastically reducing electricity usage and costs. Additionally, LEDs last about 25 times longer than traditional incandescent lighting, which means fewer replacements and lower maintenance costs. The efficiency of LEDs also translates to less heat production, which reduces the load on air conditioning systems and further lowers your energy expenses.

Did you know that you can add LED lighting to your Solatube tubular skylight with the Universal Light Add-On Kit? That’s right! Now, you can efficiently light your home day or night. The optional accessory easily attaches to the inside of the system’s tubing and also prevents unnecessary clutter on your ceiling because it uses the same space.

Upgrade to Energy-Efficient Appliances

Consider replacing your old appliances with newer, energy-efficient models. Appliances like washing machines, dryers and refrigerators are among the highest energy consumers in a home. If your refrigerator is 25 years old and still running strong, it might deserve an award—but not for energy efficiency.

Modern appliances significantly boost energy efficiency thanks to technological advancements. High-efficiency washers weigh laundry loads for precise water use, dryers stop early when clothes are dry and new dishwashers, despite longer cycles, use energy and water more efficiently. Upgrading these appliances can reduce your energy bills and improve home efficiency.

Consider Solar

Look for solar-powered alternatives to the devices you currently use. Over time, these options can pay for themselves, leading to significant savings. Additionally, consider installing solar panels on your house. As a homeowner, this allows you to produce your own energy, reducing the amount you need to purchase from your local utility and further cutting down on energy costs.

The Solatube ISn System features a built-in solar-electric nightlight. This fully contained photovoltaic (PV) system is mounted inside the reflective tubing, where it captures and stores solar energy and then converts it into electricity to emit a soft, moonlight glow.