If you’re constantly faced with hefty energy bills at your home, there is hope. There are a number of large and small measures you can take to reduce your energy usage, including investing in solar power. Doing so not only keeps your utility bills manageable, it also reduces your environmental impact exponentially. 

What Are Some Ways I Can Reduce Energy Costs?

1. Review Your Home’s Energy Usage

You may be using energy in your home when you’re not even aware of it. For example, leaving lights on might not seem like a big deal, but it can add up over time and have a significant impact on your bill. Taking small steps, such as turning off lights or setting your air conditioner’s thermostat higher in the summer, can have a positive impact on energy costs. 

2. Boost Your Insulation

To get the most out of your home’s HVAC equipment, you must have sufficient insulation. Insulation prevents the loss of hot and cold air, which makes it beneficial in the cold and hot months. Insulating your attic properly can have a drastic impact on air loss, as can insulating air ducts, through which hot and cold air is dispersed around your home. 

3. Look Into Solar Energy

Installing solar panels on your home can make your energy bucks spread even further, thereby saving you money. Harnessing the natural power of the sun is not only better for the environment, it’s also beneficial for your pocketbook. And costs for producing solar power are on the decline. While coal cost $102 per megawatt-hour to produce in 2018, costs for producing solar energy were just $50 per megawatt-hour. 

 

Do you have questions about solar energy and how it can benefit your home? If so, Star City Solar, LLC in Miamisburg, OH is here to provide answers. They’re happy to discuss alternative energy options with you, as well as the potential tax incentives that await. They also offer many options when it comes to solar panel placement, including the roof of your home as well as the ground surrounding your property. Call (937) 572-5497 for more information or to schedule an appointment. You can also visit the website to see the full listing of services.