The importance of energy efficiency is not something that should be taken lightly.
It's a major factor when it comes to saving money and reducing your carbon footprint, which can both help you feel good about yourself and the world around you.
Energy efficiency isn't just about saving money on utility bills; it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves air quality and protects our planet from climate change.
By using less energy at home or work, we're helping reduce our dependence on fossil fuels while also protecting ourselves from their harmful effects (like smog).
In addition to these benefits there are financial ones as well: by making small changes in your daily routine such as turning off lights when leaving rooms or using fans instead of air conditioners during hot summer days--you'll notice an immediate reduction in monthly expenses!
5. Install a Home Energy Monitor
A home energy monitor is a device that measures the amount of electricity you use in your home. It then sends this information to a central computer, where it's analyzed and used to help you understand how much energy you're using, where it's being used, and what impact that has on your bill.
You can purchase these monitors from any number of online retailers or at local hardware stores like Lowe's or Home Depot. There are two main types: smart meters and plug-in units (like this one). Smart meters are installed by utility companies as part of their standard service package; they measure both active and standby power consumption so that customers can see exactly how much electricity they're using at any given moment--and therefore identify opportunities for improvement! Plug-in units plug into an outlet near an electric meter; once installed they'll send data back via Wi-Fi or cellular connection every few minutes so homeowners know exactly when they're using more than usual (i.e., when they need more coffee).
04. Install Energy Efficient Water Heaters
To get the most out of your water heater, it's important to choose an energy efficient model. The EPA recommends replacing older models with newer ones that use less energy and produce less greenhouse gas emissions. One of the easiest ways to do this is by getting a tankless hot water heater installed in your Utah home.
A tankless hot water heater heats up water as it flows through pipes rather than storing it in an insulated tank before heating it up like traditional storage heaters do. This reduces energy consumption by around 90% compared with traditional storage models! And since they don't require any additional space for storage tanks or piping systems (which are often taken up by large amounts of dead air), these units can be installed almost anywhere in your home--even if there isn't enough room for traditional storage devices underneath floors or countertops like kitchens and bathrooms might have available space for those purposes instead!
3. Install a Heat Pump
Heat pumps are a great option for Utah homeowners who want to reduce their energy bills. Heat pumps move heat from one place to another, so they can be used in both heating and cooling applications. They're particularly useful for homes that don't have access to natural gas or propane, since they use electricity as their primary source of power instead.
Heat pumps work by transferring heat from one area (your home) into another area (the outside air). In wintertime, your heat pump will pull warm air out of your house and send it outside through ducts or vents in order to keep your home at an optimal temperature throughout the day. When summer rolls around and temperatures rise above what's comfortable inside your home--and below what's comfortable outside--your system will reverse its process: pulling cool air into the house through those same ducts or vents while simultaneously pushing hot air out into the atmosphere via an outdoor compressor unit connected directly onto your roofline!
Heat pumps are very efficient when compared with traditional furnaces because they use less electricity than other types of heating systems; however if you live somewhere very cold like Salt Lake City then consider buying a secondary type such as radiant flooring which uses less energy overall but still provides plenty enough warmth during those bitter winter months!
2. Upgrade Appliances
Upgrading your appliances is an easy way to increase your home's energy efficiency. The average American household spends $2,200 per year on electricity, which can be reduced by upgrading older appliances with newer models. Replacing old refrigerators and freezers with ENERGY STAR certified models will save you up to $600 per year in energy costs.
Getting new appliances also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing plants that produce these products, as well as from transporting them across long distances from factories overseas or across state lines (or even internationally). The EPA estimates that replacing all existing refrigerators with Energy Star certified ones would reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to taking 2 million cars off the road for one year!
Install Solar Panels
Solar panels are a great way to increase your energy efficiency. They work by collecting sunlight and converting it into electricity, which can then be used to power your home. There are two main types of solar panel: photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP). PV is the most common type of panel, but CSP has been gaining popularity in recent years due to its ability to store energy for later use.
Solar panels can be installed on roofs or ground-mounted in an array configuration that resembles a field of mirrors facing southward toward the sun's path across the sky each day.
If you're interested in learning more about how Legend Energy Group can help you increase energy efficiency in your Utah home, contact us today.
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