It’s a horrifyingly hot summer in the US, and until we turn back the clock on climate change, that’s not changing. With some states experiencing record temperatures of 119-123 degrees Fahrenheit, and homeowners attempting to remain cool however they can, it’s important to save both energy and your money when cooling your home. Here’s how to help save money on your energy bills.
Window Tinting
There are more options than ever before for both UV protectant and decorative appeals. Many run between 5 and ten dollars a square foot, plus installation. There are professional grade tints which are professionally applied, custom cut to perfectly fit your window. These are longer lasting than the customer grade materials available to self-cut, though there have been better options for purchase in that realm as well. However, when installing on your whole home, and with the goal to reduce electricity costs, hiring an expert is really best. They not only are well practiced in their specialized field, but they also understand what sort of sun is hitting varied windows in your house, and how best applications can help you.
Solar Panels
Solar hardware produces clean, renewable electricity at little to no cost which can then be used to power everything in your home. Your local energy company would love to install solar panels on your house, and to maintain them for you while giving you a discount. There are state options for savings at the moment, but you’ll need to act quickly to purchase before the end of 2021. Banks are offering loans for solar panels, and generally the cost is paid off in just a few years, leaving the remaining savings in your own account.
Insulation
You need a loft of over twelve inches of standard blown insulation. There are excellent options for expanding foam insulation, which are slightly more expensive, but exceptionally effective for insulating within walls. While insulating a 1200 sq foot home might cost around a thousand dollars, if you’re saving sixty to a hundred dollars a month in energy costs, your initial cost will be paid off in a little over a year, if not less.
You want to be doing your best to keep your family cool during this climate disaster, until our leadership nationally chooses to encourage corporate changes which will curb the shift. Until then, do what you can, write to your senators, and stay cool!
Read this next: How to Take the Financial Stress Out of Your Life