Improving energy efficiency in your home could not only save you money, but it might also help the environment and create healthy living habits for your family. One of the best ways to ensure your home is energy efficient is to do your research before executing any home improvement changes.
Luckily, there are many resources, both in stores and online, which can provide products specifically designed to make saving energy a lot easier. The U.S. Department of Energy offers a variety of resources, online tools and calculators allowing you to prioritize your energy needs based off of your personal home situation.
Another excellent resource is ENERGY STAR®, providing simple, credible, and unbiased information that consumers and businesses rely on to make well-informed decisions about products, appliances and ideas. Thousands of industrial, commercial, utility, state, and local organizations—including many of the Fortune 500®—partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deliver cost-saving energy efficiency solutions that improve air quality and protect the climate. Since 1992, ENERGY STAR® and its partners have helped American families and businesses save more than 5 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity, avoid over $500 billion in energy costs, and achieve approximately 4 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas reductions, equivalent to the annual emissions of more than 750 million cars. In 2020 alone, ENERGY STAR® and its partners helped Americans avoid about $42 billion in energy costs.
Your local utility may also offer additional programs to help you save on your monthly energy costs. Many utilities provide energy-efficiency programs designed to make saving energy easier. These can include rebates for upgrading appliances, discounts on smart thermostats, or other incentives that support more efficient energy use at home. Programs vary by location, but they’re designed to help you use less energy over time. Taking a few minutes to explore resources that might be available in your area could uncover opportunities to reduce energy use and help lower your bill.
Another way to support a more efficient home is by enrolling in a fixed-rate energy plan with a retail energy supply provider like AEP Energy. With a fixed plan, you’ll know exactly what you’re paying for the supply portion of your bill, for the duration of your contract, giving you more control over your monthly energy costs. AEP Energy makes it easy to choose a plan that fits your lifestyle while giving you peace of mind that comes with long-term price stability.
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