Energy efficiency is probably the most important thing that can be done to improve life, now and in the future. Efficiently using energy not only saves money for each household, but improves the country, the world and the quality of life for everyone. There are many simple ways to conserve energy in homes and businesses with far-reaching benefits.

Save Money in Homes and Businesses

Saving money could be the most motivating reason to conserve energy. Homes and businesses alike benefit from simple changes, such as replacing light bulbs with LED, CFLs or halogen bulbs. Proper insulation, sealing air leaks and installing a programmable thermostat saves on heating and cooling needs. Changing or cleaning air filters lets air flow more easily through a home or business, reducing the system’s need for energy. Blanketing the water heaters will retain the heat, and reducing the temperature to 120 degrees Fahrenheit saves on heating the water. Electronics can sap energy so buying Energy Star labeled computers and appliances saves power, and using power strips makes it easy to turn off all devices at once when not in use.

A specialist from Retro Teck Window recommends that homeowners do their part by choosing energy-efficient fixtures and materials for use in the home. Energy can be conserved with Energy Star-rated windows and doors, while less can be consumed overall with low-flow plumbing fixtures and eco-friendly appliances.

An Improved Economy

Energy efficiency not only saves money in homes and businesses, it improves the economy by saving on city, state and federal government expenditures. Projects aimed at energy efficiency created over 830,000 jobs in the US in 2010. Innovations are spurred on by demand for energy conserving products. For example, when new standards for light bulb efficiency were required in 2012, new money saving lighting products appeared, from the dimmable candelabra CFLs to LED streetlights.

Improved Environment and Quality of Life

Pollution is terrible for air quality and health. Emission production of greenhouse gases ranges from cars to power plants. Less of these noxious fumes makes all our lives more pleasant and enjoyable. Cities with rail transportation, especially electric rail, make getting around quicker and easier while saving energy and fuel. The decrease in emissions caused by accessible and efficient public transportation improves both the health of the local inhabitants and the environment around the city.

These money saving devices and simple actions can be done without sacrificing use or power and will greatly improve the environment. Energy efficiency allows people to do more and use less energy at the same time while saving money, improving the environment and quality of life for generations to come.