Many homeowners in the Broken Arrow area take their holiday decorations seriously and go all out. Having a show stopping display doesn’t have to break the bank, however. Use the tips below for holiday energy savings.
Stretch Your Pocketbook With These Tips for Holiday Energy Savings
Lighting
Swap your traditional Christmas lights for the LED version which are 90 percent more energy efficient than their traditional counterparts.
Fiber Optics
Chose fiber optic trees and decorations to generate holiday energy savings. Fiber optic pieces are typically lit by a single bulb.
Use a Timer
Only turn on your display once its dark. Turn them off before you turn in for the night. A timer makes this process seamless.
Use Your Tree as a Light
Keep the lights off when your tree is lit. A fully lit Christmas tree should provide enough light to navigate around the room.
Decorate With Candles
Candles add to the home’s ambiance without draining energy.
Watch the Thermostat
When hosting large parties, turn down your thermostat. People generate heat; the more people you have in your home, the less you need your HVAC system.
Give Low-Tech Gifts
Holiday sales account for 40 percent of all battery purchases. Give presents that don’t use batteries or electricity.
Rechargeable Batteries
Invest in rechargeable batteries to reduce your overall energy expenses. Technological advances have made rechargeable batteries nearly as good as their disposable counterparts.
Take a walk
Rather than driving to see holiday displays, take a walk to take in the sights.
Pack your oven
Holiday energy savings can be achieved by baking multiple dishes at the same time.
Small appliances
Use the smallest appliance you can to achieve results in your kitchen as they use less energy.
Use lids
Using lids while cooking allows your food to cook faster and holiday energy savings.
Unplug
Before leaving for vacation, unplug everything except essentials. Your television, radios and computer will use energy even if they aren’t turned on.
To find out how we can help your home can be more efficient and generate holiday energy savings, contact us today. Air Assurance has been serving the needs of Broken Arrow, Tulsa and the surrounding areas since 1985.
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