Tips for Reducing Your Energy Bill This Summer

When you buy a True Home, you know that you're getting a home that is automatically 40% more energy efficient than an existing home. But if you're looking to save even more money and more energy during the hot North Carolina summers, there are easy ways to do so. Here are five ways you can conserve energy and money this summer even as temperatures increase.

1. Turn Off the Daytime Lights
   With extended daylight hours, you're offered the opportunity to let the natural sunlight fill your home until later in the evening. For extra savings, make sure your blinds are open until the sun goes down. Turning off all lights during the day will keep your home cool, and help you save on your electricity bill. 
   
   
2. Set Your AC on Energy Saver Option
   Using the energy saving option on your air conditioner rather than turning your air conditioner on when you're home and off while you're gone, will save you money on your electricity bill. It works by keeping your home cool while you're not home. The reason is simple. When you turn your air conditioner off when you leave for work, your house warms up. The air conditioner must work extra hard then when you return, to cool the house down. By keeping your air conditioner set on the energy saving mode, the house remains cool, so that you don't have to expend extra energy cooling it down when you get home. 
   
   
3. Give Fans a Whirl
   Using fans to keep cool in the summer will pay off when it comes to your electric bill. Ceiling fans in particular, help many homeowners to avoid using their air conditioners in the summer. 
   
   
4. Forgo The Dryer
   Your clothes dryer may actually use the greatest amount of energy of all of your appliances. That's not to mention the fact that using them generates hot air, which then warms your house. This summer, take advantage of the extended daylight hours and opt for line drying your close. You'll be glad you did when your energy bill comes. 

True Homes are 40% more energy efficient than existing homes. With our True Green philosophy, we are setting the eco-friendly standard as the largest builder of new homes in North Carolina. For more information on how we help you to help the environment, and realize energy savings contact us today at www.truehomeusa.com or call 704-271-1191.