We all dread the electric bill arriving every month and most families use more energy than they actually need; there are always small things that you can do to use less energy at home. The first thing to consider is your climate control; is it cost effective? If your energy bills are high, the chances are you’re a/c units are old and have seen better days.

Here are a few tips to save money on your energy bills.

• State of the art insulation – Check out the insulation materials at https://stonewoolthai.com/products/ฉนวนกันเสียง/, which can help retain the cool air in your home. Roof insulation reflects the heat away, rather than absorbing it into the structure; many Thai homeowners erect a second roof, a few inches above the original roof, which dramatically reduces the heat; other ways to insulate your living space includes window tint, double or triple glazing and reflective materials.
• Go solar – Why not generate your own energy, with the clean and renewable solar power that can be collected by solar panels on the roof. The current level of tech is affordable; you have the choice of removing your property from the power grid and becoming totally self-sufficient, or designing a system that provides a portion of your energy needs. At current prices, you see a return on investment after only 5 years, which is pretty attractive, with free energy from then on.
• Motion sensor exterior lighting – This inexpensive hack will pay for itself many times over; when motion is detected, the lights come on and that is also a thief deterrent, which is an added bonus. Motion sensor lighting makes for a safer walking experience when in the garden; your local electrician can do this in a couple of hours.
• Set the a/c to turn off – You can program the a/c to switch off about one hour after you sleep, then come back on when you wake up. Indeed, not using the a/c at all at certain times will see your electric bill drop. Of all the appliances in the home, the a/c system uses the most energy.

As you can see, there are a few ways that you can reduce your energy consumption and if you have yet to switch to solar power, this should be on your list of things to do. Using hi-tech insulation is another great way to keep your home cool and with a small investment, you can create a greener home.