# Quick And Easy Tips To Go Green At Home On A Budget

- Link: https://alpscomfortair.com/quick-and-easy-tips-to-green-your-home/
- Published: 2016-02-04T15:58:03+00:00
- Author: kathypuig

⌊Going Green On A Budget, Energy Efficiency At Home⌉⌊Going Green On A Budget, Energy
Efficiency At Home⌉As energy efficiency becomes more popular and phrases like “going
green” are the new norm, many of us may start to consider how to slowly make our
homes more green. But will that cost us more money?

Here are a few simple tips to go green and make your home more energy efficient 
while on a budget:

## Never Let Your Electronics Sleep

When your computer screen goes black it is not powered off. It is still using energy
to keep it running unless you manually turn it off. So while you are tucked into
bed at night your computer may appear to be sleeping but really it is sucking energy
for 8 hours every night. Make sure to power down your electronics!

## Purchase A Power Strip

This is a very simple way to potentially save up to 10% on your energy bill while
saving tons of energy. Computers, I-phones, Ipads, coffee makers, microwaves…the
list is never ending for what electronics should be plugged into a power strip. 
When appliances and electronics appear to be turned off, in all actuality they are
in “phantom power mode” and are still burning energy. Power strips stop all phantom
energy absorbers. Turn it off when not in use and feel proud that you are helping
to save energy in your home.

## In The Winter: Do Not Heat An Empty House

This one sounds obvious but with the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives we 
may forget to turn that unassuming switch on our wall to “off” before we rush out
the door. Make a reminder for yourself on your phone or on a sticky note to never
leave the house without double-checking that your heater isn’t running. Not only
will this conserve energy it will also lower your bills each month.

## Check Your Light Bulbs

Energy efficient light bulbs can make a huge difference in the energy efficiency
of your home. Change your light bulbs out from incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent
light bulbs, which last 10 times longer and also are a great energy saver.

If you are interested in learning more tips to go green and how to make your home
more energy efficient please [contact us](https://alpscomfortair.com/contact-us/)
at 800-994-2577.