Between floods, fires, and heat waves, BC residents are beginning to feel the effects of climate change. Perhaps you are wondering how you can lower your environmental impact. There are many ways to go greener at home, such as utilizing innovative home technology or investing in an electric vehicle.
Electrical Savvy Contracting Inc in Burnaby is a licensed residential electrical contractor. They offer a few ways to reduce your energy use through electrical upgrades.
Smart home: temperature control
Heating and cooling our homes requires a massive amount of energy. In fact, more than half of all residential energy in Canada is used to heat our spaces. Consequently, turning your attention to temperature control is one of the best ways to reduce energy use and environmental impact.
You’ve likely heard that lowering your thermostat by 2-3 degrees in the winter and raising it by 2-3 degrees in summer is optional for saving energy. However, that’s only the beginning! Installing a smart thermostat can significantly improve your home’s energy efficiency in temperature control.
Smart thermostats automatically control the temperature of your home. They can be programmed to your schedule so as to not waste valuable energy while you’re away. In addition, you can set your smart thermostat to automatically cool while you’re sleeping. You can also adjust your thermostat remotely if you forget to turn it off before leaving for vacation.
It’s easy to create an energy-saving schedule with a smart thermostat.
Smart home: lighting control
We also use a lot of energy to light our homes. However, you can use less energy by switching to LED bulbs and opting for smart lights.
Smart technology mitigates the element of human error. For example, we all know we should turn off the lights whenever we leave a room. But, this simple task is easy to forget.
Smart lighting can help. Some smart lighting setups use motion sensors, so the lights only turn on when someone’s in the room. You can also schedule your lights to turn on and off at certain times, i.e. your entryway lights after sunset. In addition, you can control your home’s lighting remotely. This means you can check to see if anyone forgot to turn off the lights- no matter where you are!
EV charger: go electric
More and more Canadians are choosing electric vehicles to lessen their environmental impact and escape skyrocketing gas prices. If you have just purchased an electric car or may in the future, it’s a good idea to have an electric vehicle charging station installed in your home. That way, you can charge your new vehicle easily and conveniently. All in all, installing an at-home EV charger will make your transition to an electric car a seamless process.
BC Hydro currently has a rebate program for homeowners who install an EV charger at home. Learn more about it here.
Electricians in Burnaby
Electrical Savvy Contracting offers a range of residential and commercial electrical services in Burnaby. These include smart home technology upgrades, EV charging installation, service panel maintenance, HVAC wiring, safety inspections, and more. Their electricians are highly trained and fully licensed.
Contact Electrical Savvy Contracting today!
