{"id":8424,"date":"2019-07-05T10:01:13","date_gmt":"2019-07-05T10:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenyahomes.co.ke\/blog\/?p=8424"},"modified":"2019-07-08T09:45:18","modified_gmt":"2019-07-08T09:45:18","slug":"energy-efficient-tips-for-lowering-electricity-bills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenyahomes.co.ke\/blog\/energy-efficient-tips-for-lowering-electricity-bills\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Efficient tips for lowering electricity bills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The energy bills that keep us on our toes and they can get out of hand quickly. Not to worry this energy efficient tips are for you. In fact, the average Kenyans use up to Kes 10,000 shillings monthly on bills. Luckily, home updates, inexpensive projects,\u00a0and even minor changes in routine can create notable savings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hunt for an energy efficient home<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>House hunting was absolutely about finding a place that looked and felt like home, but also keep in mind practical considerations. Updated windows and modern lighting can have big impacts on home energy use. Moreover, some home features, such as high ceilings can increase energy costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you find a home you love, walk through the home alongside your agent, ask them the home\u2019s energy efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dream home doesn\u2019t come with an energy efficient water heater or updated windows, there\u2019s no need to despair. Issues that show up during a walkthrough give you\u00a0grounds to negotiate\u00a0with the seller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assess major appliances and equipment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopping for efficient new appliances and equipment is easy. Most modern appliances feature that gives you a yearly estimated operating cost: Older appliances may not be as easy to assess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With roughly\u00a0half of all energy expenses going to heating and cooling, high-performing heating and ventilation should be a priority for every homeowner. Overall efficiency, however, isn\u2019t the only factor to consider when evaluating your heating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try quick, energy efficient fixes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are all kinds of quick fixes that owners and renters can make to cut back on energy costs. Moreover, online guides have\u00a0simple money saving tips\u00a0that anyone can put in place today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy tasks, such as replacing your electric shower heater with a solar heater,\u00a0washing laundry instead of the laundry machine,\u00a0switching off electronics that are not in use, and using energy efficient light bulbs, can all make an impact on your budget\u2019s bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#77c720;font-size:11px;text-align:center\" class=\"has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kenyahomes.co.ke\/blog\/solar-vs-electric-water-heater-whats-better\/\">Related: Solar VS Electric Water Heater: What\u2019s Better?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seek expert guidance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Expert help doesn\u2019t have to be expensive. Many local utility companies provide an energy audit, and they often offer them for no charge like <em><a href=\"https:\/\/kplc.co.ke\/content\/item\/1\/home-users\">KPLC<\/a><\/em>. 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