How To Save On Energy Bills While Working From Home

While many of us have spent the past few months adjusting to working from home, we may have noticed some significant changes in our bills and budgets.

Being homebound may have come with savings on Bay Area commuting costs, lunches, and our social activities, however, with more time spent in our homes, our electricity bills have most likely increased. We imagine that the future holds a lot more flexibility when it comes to working from home, and we want to prepare California residents for that.

Solar energy is a clean, renewable energy alternative. At Westcoast Solar Energy, we install solar panels built for longevity with savings in mind.

With more time at home, lights stay on longer, our heating and air conditioning may run in the times the house is usually empty, and we are bringing in tremendous amounts of energy use with our equipment needed to work from home comfortably.

Save money and energy with these tips:

• If it is time for an upgrade, replace equipment and appliances with energy-efficient models and switch to LED light bulbs.
• Work by a window and embrace the natural light. This can also help you stay more productive while in a new work environment.
• Turn off the lights when leaving a room.
• When you can, consider using a laptop. In comparison to desktop computers and monitors, laptops use much less power.
• Check your HVAC system’s air filters and replace them if they are dirty. This will help reduce the number of pollutants in your home as well as improve the system run more efficiently.
• Unplug devices when they are not in use. Wall sockets can drain energy even if devices are turned off.

During this highly stressful time, we encourage you to take some time to unplug and disconnect from electronics. It is not only beneficial to your energy bills but your overall health as well.

Your future with solar energy can protect you from unpredictable, rising utility costs. If you have been considering going solar, please contact the Westcoast Solar Energy team to see how we can help you.