Summer brings family barbeques, road trips, and days by the pool. It’s a time of bonding, joy, and leisure. Most people look forward to this season of freedom with anticipation year-round. It’s an exciting time, undoubtedly!
However, summer also brings heat and rising energy bills. To help you save money on those energy bills—even during the summer heat—we’ve put together a quick guide full of energy-saving tips. With the peace-of-mind that comes with knowing your energy bills will be kept low, you can truly enjoy summer without inhibition.
Read on to unlock the full potential of the summer season with these energy conservation tips!
Beat the Heat While Reducing Your Energy Bills
Saving money while beating the heat may sound like an impossibility, but we’re here to show you that it’s not only in the realm of possibility but that you can also accomplish it right now with a few simple changes. Imagine the flexibility that accompanies a reduction in your energy bills during the summer. Each dollar you save is a dollar you now have to enhance the summer experience for you and your family!
- Choose Heavy Drapes – Can changing your curtains really save you money? The answer is a resounding yes! Heavy drapes help reduce the heat transfer from outside your home to inside by blocking and reflecting the sunlight. In essence, they create an energy-efficient barrier between the climate-controlled interior of your house and the sizzling outdoor temperatures. Shutting out the sun may darken your interior space, but the energy savings will be significant.
- Energy-Saving Air Conditioner–The air conditioning unit you have may be outdated and inefficient, leading to higher energy bills. It also may be sized incorrectly for the space you are attempting to cool, forcing it to work too hard and increase your energy bills. No matter what the inefficiency is caused by, opting for an energy-saving option is a sure-fire way to reduce your summer energy bills!
- Use Ceiling Fans – If you have ceiling fans, use them! If you don’t, you may want to consider installing some, as they can reduce the temperature of a room by as much as four degrees. That’s a significant drop in temperature and in the amount of work your air conditioner has to do. Depending on where you live, ceiling fans may be all you need to create a comfortable climate and reduce your energy bill.
- Window Film – Similar to heavy drapes, window film—which is often removable—can limit the amount of sunlight that enters your home, thereby reducing the increase in temperature that accompanies it. Whether you purchase a DIY option or employ a professional to install the window film, you’ll be happy with the results!
- Lights Out! – Even with the advent of LED lighting that produces far less heat than traditional lighting methods, keeping the lights on in your house will contribute to increased temperatures. By developing the habit of turning any unused lights off, you will save significant money this summer. As an added bonus, establishing good energy-conservation habits now will carry over to the rest of the year, helping you save money and be more sustainable year-round!
- Choose a Metal Building–Metal buildings are specifically designed to be energy-efficient. From various roof styles that limit heat transfer to the ability to install advanced insulation with ease, steel structures from American Metal Buildings are the perfect energy-saving buildings for those looking to save a bundle on their energy bills. They are also entirely customizable and exceptionally affordable!
Energy Conservation with American Metal Buildings
If you are looking for the most energy-efficient metal building on the market, look no farther than those from American Metal Buildings. Whether you’re pinching pennies or doing your best to conserve energy and benefit the Earth, American Metal Buildings has the ideal steel building for you.
For more information on the energy conservation qualities of steel structure from American Metal Buildings, to customize your dream metal building, or to place your order, call today on +1 (877) 277-3060. A team of experienced industry professionals is standing by to answer your questions, guide you to the right options for your unique circumstances, and provide more energy-saving tips and tricks!