BEST WAYS TO MINIMIZE ENERGY CONSUMPTION AT HOME

Everyone loves getting all the luxury they can get; especially at home, but remembering the bills that silently accumulate as we do so, we apply restraint or make some forgivable adjustments. This is particularly the case, in the face of limited resources. Living in an environment with an epileptic and unpredictable power supply, there is the thought of wanting to ‘maximum’ the power whenever it surprisingly comes. Leaving the house in the morning, expecting to return later in the day, when the sun is hottest. There is the desire to come back to your house, chilled and cozy. So, you leave the air conditioner on, in hope that power comes on before you return. Oh yes! It probably came on, just before you left and stayed till your return. Or probably your phones went flat and you left them plugged to the sockets, till your return. And power comes on and stays longer than you expected. Your phones will be charged, and your meter values would at the same time, be moving up steadily moving up. Maybe you live in a place with steady power supply. There is a high tendency for you to make use of certain energy-consumption that you don’t necessarily need at the material time. Your bulbs might be on all day long, just because you enjoy the sight of the beautiful  lights. The television might be left on, long after you are done watching your favourite program. These are some of the little ways we consumer power unnecessarily at home or in the office, while our bills silently. Of course there are ways to avert excessive energy consumption, without always being deprived of the basic comfort. 

Furthermore, the minimization of energy consumption refers to the system of making use of decreased amount of energy in a residential setting in a bid to saving costs. In practice, this entails reducing the usage of electricity as well as other forms of energy which add to our utility bills. Such bills which emanate from the usage of certain domestic facilities that enhance daily living can silently pile up, while we bask in the enjoyment of the facilities. This article is aimed at exploring ways wherein we can minimize the energy consumption at home or in the office, for the purpose of reducing the accumulated bills to be paid. Also, while we aim to talk about reducing energy consumption, we will also try to draw a distinction between that and using energy efficiently.

Difference Between Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation

While energy efficiency and energy conservation are two terms which are on so many occasions used interchangeably. But in reality, the terms differ, not disputing their areas of similarity. Energy conservation involves reducing the use of energy at home or office for the sole purpose of reducing cost. This is for use of energy domestic settings. But in some other setting, energy conservation might be aimed at not just reducing cost, but also the avoidance of certain adverse effects on the environment. Meanwhile, Energy Conservation refers to the use of certain appliances or devices made to consume considerably low amount of energy. These devices which are found in smart homes, include; energy-saving fluorescent bulbs, solar fridge and kettle. These devices and many more, can be bought from the storehouse of Rhebuch; a trusted dealer in smart appliances.

Energy Monitors:  This is a set of instruments which are used to keep an eye on the rate of energy used within a building. They can also be used to take a look at your cost of the energy used within a specific period and can also be used to fix energy budgets.  This happens as the monitors are connected to the meters which measure the rate of power consumption. More so, energy monitors are sometimes built in such a way that they are able to identify and notify house or office owners of not just the sum total of the energy consumption of all the appliances, but also of the energy consumption of each of the smart appliances or devices. With this, the house owners can take  better decisions as regards how to achieve energy efficiency; regardless of the size of the building or the devices in use.

Simply put, energy monitors are equipment, directed directly connected to the electric meter, in such a way that they reveal the amount of energy being consumed as well as give a clue as to how energy can be adequately consumed at home or in the office. These monitors provide insight, as to how the installed energy-consuming appliances or devices in your home consume energy.

Advantages of Energy Monitors

Energy Monitors are must-have for all homes, especially smart homes, owing to the numerous advantages attached to it. Below are some of the advantages;

  1. It gives you information as to the financial implication of the energy used
  2. It gives you a breakdown of the charges.

Examples of Energy Monitors include:

  1. Wifi Energy Meter Power Consumption
  2. Efergy Elite 4.0 Wireless Portable Home Energy Monitor (no WiFi)
  3. Efergy Realtime Energy Meter
  4. Power Meter (Kilowatt-Hour, Volts, Amps & Watt Monitor)
  5. Voltage Current Power Energy Pf Frequency Monitor & Meter (100a. 220v)

Factors To Consider

Energy Monitors; regardless of the brand or spec, come with various features. The selection of a particular brand of monitor, depends on the intended need to be met within the building wherein they are to be installed. Nevertheless, Rhebuch gives you list of the features or factors to be considered, before the installation of any particular Energy Monitor.

  1. Recognition; This refers to a feature by some monitors, wherein the are plugged straight into the circuit-breakers, for the purpose of detecting how per is being consumed.
  2. Solar-Compatible Monitors:  If your house is powered by a solar panel, then it’s advisable to go for a solar-compatible monitor.
  3. Mobile Applications and Notifications: Knowing that Energy Monitors are usually connected to applications on mobile devices, for the purpose of notifications of particularized energy consumption. Therefore, this particular feature or functionality is to be considered, prior to making your choice of a monitor.
  4. Cost-Saving Tracking: Some Energy Monitors are built to keep track of the consumption rates. So, if actually your aim of installing an Energy Monitor is to save cost, then you would have to consider the brand of monitor that specifically comes with this feature.
  5. Installation: Depending on your expertise or your ability to easily reach a technician, it’s best to consider the ease of installation, before selecting a particular Energy Monitor.

Practical Ways To Minimize Energy Consumption at Home Or In The Office

  1. Utilize those moments wherein the appliances are actively in use
  2. Keep your appliances in good working conditions to avoid energy wastage
  3. Unplug your chargers or gadgets when not in use
  4. Make use of smart lights (energy-saving bulbs)
  5. Make use of power strips
  6. Try not to do your laundries in little bits
  7. Be sure to use only energy-saving devices or appliances
  8. Get automatic light sensors
  9. Always check your appliances for leakage
  10. Install more appliances that are solar-powered.

IN ADDITION……..

Ever heard about Inverters?  Luminous Inverters? This is the real deal, when it comes to minimizing energy consumption at home or in the office. These are technologically-advanced equipment specially manufactured to  help achieve maximum efficiency of the available  or accessible energy, within your  place of residence.  This must-have inverter comes in three types:

a.  Low Capacity Inverters.

These are beautifully-made inverters, designer to give you the best experience when it comes to  energy utilization.  You have the  EcoVolt and the Zelio. They’re Sine Wave UPS and  Intelligent UPS respectively.  The standouts of these types of Low Capacity Inverters include back up time display, hassle-free battery level water indicators, and noiselessness, as a result of low harmonic distortion.

b. High Capacity Inverters.

These are improved  models of luminous inverters powered by the most-recent tech advancements in the manufacturing of inverters. They come with features that make them easy to be operated and convenient too. Example of this is the; Cruze  Luminous Inverter ( 2.5 KVA – 10  KVA). With this very powerful inverter, you’re assured of a reliable  alternative source of power which can comfortably power  your residential buildings, as well as ; small or large business complexes, other commercial buildings,  including petrol pumps. This is among so many of its unique features.

c. Solar Inverters

Simply put, these are solar-powered inverters, built with a  Solar Hybrid UPS. It’s of  a high  capacity level , owing to the  addition of a Pure Sine Wave hybrid UPS. This highly efficient inverter is made with lots of impressive features which includes; smart logic control, Intelligent Solar Optimization Technique  (ISOT),  intelligent battery monitoring,  fast-charging I-charge technology and a wide range of panel  ; 400W- 1000W  (500VA, 850VA, & 1500VA).

Don’t forget to reach out to us  at Rhebuch to extensive lot take you through these types of inverters. This is in a bid to helping you make informed decisions, geared towards power efficiency in your home, office or  any other commercial building.