12 Oct Simple Tips for an Energy Sustainable Home
Reduced costs of different forms of energy and saving it is something we all strive for. If your home spends a lot of energy, and if you’re sick of the head of the invoice coming at the end of the month, it’s time to introduce small changes and habits in your home and thus make significant savings.
We bring you simple, quick and useful tips by which you will greatly contribute to the energy efficiency and sustainability of the building.
The concept of energy efficiency is the simplest explanation of energy saving without reducing comfort in the object being used. Certain ways to save energy do not require additional investment, and mostly relate to changes in habitual daily habits.
Law on Energy Efficiency of the RS
First of all, if you are in the purchase phase of housing, take into account the energy efficiency of the facility that should be in compliance with the Law on Energy Efficiency regulating this area in the Republic of Srpska. According to these regulations, each newly built building on the territory of the RS must have an energy certificate that shows the energy characteristics of the facilities before it receives the use permit.
The facade saves energy
For those who build their own living space, that is, a house of crucial importance is the façade, and the proper choice of materials for the removal will ensure adequate temperature within the facility throughout the year. Thermal facade will allow lower energy consumption in winter for heating, and in the summer will reduce the use of air conditioners for cooling.
Windows and doors are key to saving energy
According to statistics, heat losses through windows account for 50% of the total heat losses in the building, and they are higher than through walls. Therefore, after the façade, it is necessary to prevent the unnecessary loss of energy by replacing the joinery because the old windows and doors allow the heat or cold to enter the building. Power loss through windows and doors, except for changing them, can be prevented by closing openings on windows or doors using silicone, pur foam, rubber band or protective rubber.
In winter, do not block windows on the south side, and place thicker carpets in cooler rooms. Also, single-glazed windows have large energy losses, and overlapping of the same curtains during the night and in the period when no daylight is needed is effective for saving the unit.
LED lighting
In order for your building to consume less energy, you need to use energy efficient lighting solutions, and the most cost-effective of all LED lighting. If you replace ordinary bulbs with LED bulbs, you save up to 80% in electricity, since the lifetime is up to 50 times longer.
Selection of electrical devices
Electrical appliances today are to a large extent in line with energy efficiency standards, and when purchasing them, pay attention to labels indicating whether the device is energy efficient. Devices with energy label A or A + consume the least amount of energy in use.
Care should be taken and consideration of the position of the appliance, and it is recommended that refrigerators and freezers should be placed in a cooler place in the house, and that they should be moved 10 cm from the wall to avoid overheating. Also, these devices should be away from the stove or boiler, and exposure to the Sun should be avoided.
Other tips
You do not cover the radiators with curtains and furniture, as this reduces their effect. It is recommended that airflow is provided around the heating or cooling bodies. Using a dishwasher is more efficient and cost-effective than washing water on your hands, as it consumes up to 80% more water.
You can apply some of these tips that apply to your everyday habits right now. By applying these tips and tricks, you increase the energy efficiency of your home and make significant savings. What you can do today is to replace ordinary bulbs with LED bulbs. So, visit us at the TELEMAX business center and choose LED lighting according to your home.
