Improve Home’s Efficiency

Practical steps to a more comfortable, energy-efficient home that reduces your carbon footprint and power bill without breaking the bank.

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Why is this important?

  • One of the most effective actions households can take to tackle climate change is smarter use of energy in the home.
  • Simple changes and low-cost investments in modern technology provide numerous benefits, inspire friends, and can save the average American home up to $1100 per year on their energy bill.


Key Actions

Switch to a green energy provider

Switching to a clean energy provider and powering your home with 100% renewable electricity has never been easier.

Action:

  1. In the United States search for clean energy providers available in your state using Arcadia or ask your utility what options they provide from green energy to free efficient light bulbs.
  2. In the United Kingdom compare green providers at Big Clean Switch.
  3. In Australia compare green providers at GreenPower.

Work out the energy efficiency of your home

By scheduling an energy audit, you can learn about the best efficiency improvements, as well as how much money and carbon you can save.

Action:

Get started on an energy audit.

    Improve your home’s insulation

    Through insulation, you could have a more comfortable home while saving up to 20% on your electricity bill.

    Action:

    1. Find out more about the benefits of insulation.
    2. Get a quote for insulating your home with HomeAdvisor.

    Buy a smart thermostat

    Get home heating and cooling tailored to you with a smart thermostat and save money and carbon.

    Action:

    Compare options and install.

      Switch to LED lighting

      This is one of the simplest and most beneficial actions you can take for yourself and the environment.

      Action:

      Use this guide to help you switch to LED at home.

        Turn-off your appliances after use

        Almost a quarter of your home’s electricity usage comes from devices not being used - but this is easy to fix!

        Action:

        Add a calendar reminder or post notes and make it easy to remember to turn off your appliances.

          Switch to a solar water heater

          Heating water is often a quarter or more of a home's power bill and you can save money by getting the sun to heat it efficiently.

          Action:

          1. Read this complete guide on solar water heaters.
          2. In the United States get solar water heater quotes at HomeAdvisor.