Are you interested in making your house more electricity efficient and green? With rising energy costs and sky high utility bills, most of us are looking for ways to cut costs and save some money. You can start right at home, by making a few easy changes to make your home energy efficient and more eco friendly.

But beyond energy efficiency, there are numerous other vital factors that go into the model of a green house. For example, water conservation, indoor air quality, and the use of safer building materials can all add to a more eco-friendly home. This applies to new building, as well as renovating and greening an older residence for improvement and sale. Here’s a list of some of the factors to think about when remodeling your home, or buying a green house.

Correct Ventilation – The house ought to have the right number and placement of exhaust fans, proper ventilation, vapor barriers, and duct sealing. A well designed thermal envelope can make the house more comfortable and energy efficient. Ventilation systems should be wrapped and sealed to stop air loss.

Air Quality – To make the residence healthier, safe building materials ought to be used to limit introduction of noxious and dangerous vapors. For example, use zero-VOC or no-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint, and install recycled, reclaimed, or sustainable flooring prepared from materials that don’t have formaldehyde, such as bamboo or cork. Consider installing physical termite barriers in its place of chemical treatments, where suitable.

Water Efficiency – Think about installing dual-flush toilets, low- flow wash heads, and a tankless water heater, or at a minimum; a more energy efficient Energy Star rated model.

Insulation – One of the top alternatives a shopper can make is to install added insulation. Use formaldehyde-free insulation. Additionally, install a radiant barrier on the underside of the roof, where appropriate.

Roofing – Consider metal or cement tile roofing, or durable shingles rated for 40 years or more.

Appliances and Furnaces – Use Energy Star rated appliances. The HVAC (air conditioning) systems ought to have a 17 SEER rating or better, and furnaces should have a 90+ rating. The heating and cooling unit magnitude and placement ought to be correctly thought out to increase efficiency.

Lighting – Install electricity efficient fixtures. Compact fluorescent light bulbs should be utilized in place of halogen or incandescent bulbs.

Windows and Doors – Install double-paned, Low-E windows. Correctly shade windows that face the sun, or install window overhangs. Install storm doors where suitable.

Thermostat Timers – Install a programmable thermostat and hot water heater timer.

Exterior – Think about installing low upkeep materials that make sense for your climate and region, such as fiber cement siding, 40-year shingles, and engineered wood framing.

Landscaping – Eco landscaping considers cautious assortment of plants, and focuses on water management. Use green landscape design practices, such as reducing the dimension of the lawn. Think about the correct position of trees to help shade the residence and reduce cooling costs. Use hardscape materials to reduce weeds and eliminate the use of pesticides and herbicides. Use inhabitant plants and xeriscape techniques to stay away from the need for excessive care and watering. Compost. Install drip irrigation systems and consider reclaiming water.

You will see that from top to bottom, you may look at your whole home indoors and out to look for potential improvements to make it more eco friendly. It’s not too hard to make your existing home a green residence. By making at least a few easy changes to improve electricity efficiency, in no time you will see the optimistic results in your utility statements. Plus, you have the extra benefit of knowing that you are doing more for the natural environment at the same time, and that always feels good.

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