Energy efficiency means using less energy to produce the same result. When a home is “energy-efficient,” it uses less energy than other homes, but it can power the same day-to-day activities. No energy is wasted.
Take light bulbs, for example. Let’s say two light bulbs produce the same amount of light. However, one is more energy-efficient than the other because it requires 20% less energy. By choosing this bulb, a homeowner saves on electricity but still enjoys the same level of brightness.
Improving the energy efficiency of homes brings many advantages. Because these households use less energy, they have lower electrical bills. Moreover, they decrease their greenhouse gas emissions — a positive contribution to the environment.
The benefits are felt beyond their neighborhood, as well. If every home in Texas becomes energy efficient, we collectively reduce costs on a statewide level and, consequently, reduce the demand for energy. It would make an incredibly positive impact on the environment, too, because of the considerable reduction in carbon emissions.
Although there are countless initiatives to improve energy efficiency in homes and buildings in Texas, many of them require physical audits which might be impractical particularly during the pandemic. That’s why EnerWisely’s on-line energy audit based on your real usage data makes it easier to find ways to improve your energy-efficient. If you live in Texas don’t miss this opportunity. It is free and you get results within minutes.
If your home is energy efficient, you don’t have to pay more than necessary. Our Energy FingerPrint shows you where you can improve your energy use, while our Energy MatchMaker easily finds the best plans for your consumption patterns.