{"id":33697,"date":"2012-11-26T09:07:13","date_gmt":"2012-11-26T14:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planetsave.com\/?p=33697"},"modified":"2012-11-26T09:07:13","modified_gmt":"2012-11-26T14:07:13","slug":"how-to-run-an-eco-friendly-money-friendly-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planetsave.com\/articles\/how-to-run-an-eco-friendly-money-friendly-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Run An Eco-Friendly (& Money-Friendly) Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the current economic climate, it is important that you try to save money in every way you can. As a homeowner, there are many different steps you can take to ensure that you run an eco-friendly home. Even if you make small adjustments and changes to your daily routine, you are sure to make a substantial contribution to helping the planet.<\/p>\n

As energy bills continue to rise, it appears that homeowners are looking for any possible way to become more energy efficient and eco-friendly within the home, so here are some top tips for you to consider:<\/p>\n

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Change Your Light Bulbs<\/h2>\n

It may seem like a simple suggestion, but changing your regular light bulbs for energy-saving ones throughout your home will help your bulbs last longer and will ensure that you save money on your electricity bills. However, keeping your lights switched off altogether when not in use is the best way to save energy and money!<\/p>\n

Replacing one regular light bulb with an approved fluorescent light bulb would save you up to \u00a320 in energy costs over the life of the bulb. Not bad.<\/p>\n

Install Solar Panels<\/h2>\n

One of the best features of solar panels<\/a> is that they emit no greenhouse gas emissions or other pollution. Additionally, the fuel is free and there’s no risk of it increasing in price over the coming years.<\/p>\n

Adding solar panels to your roof will not only make your home more energy efficient, but will also help you to save a substantial amount.\u00a0According to the STA, solar thermal heating can provide a family of four with 50-65% of their hot water needs per year.<\/p>\n

Although solar panels may seem expensive when you first buy them, they are a great investment and offer great value for money. Regardless of the weather conditions, solar panels will stand the test of time and will help you to be more energy-efficient within the home. It many places now, you’ll get a very good return on your investment, with the solar panels paying for themselves within a handful of years, and then you “making money” on your electricity bill savings for many more, perhaps even for decades!
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