Energy saving home electronics: Technology that is actually helping save energy

Energy is the one thing that sustains all forms of life in this world. While most living things draw energy from the sun, human beings are the only species on earth who can manipulate energy and use it to sustain their needs for longer periods of time. The thing with energy is that it originates from matter that isn’t always endless in its supply. The drive towards greater energy efficiency therefore assumes a greater global importance in the world scenario. Innovations and inventions are making home appliances more energy efficient and therefore we as consumers must do our part by discovering new technologies and methods that help save energy.

The advantages of energy saving tech are twofold. For starters, decreased energy consumption means quite a load off the earth’s already dwindling resources. And secondly, it reduced use of energy also means that you as a consumer won’t be burdened with exorbitant energy bills.

The subject of energy efficient technology is a truly a fascinating one. Today science is all for ‘green tech’ and that simply means producing energy through sustainable, renewable sources of energy. Let’s take a closer look at home appliances that help save energy.

Energy Star Rated Devices:

1) What is an Energy Star Rating?

An Energy Star Rating is given to all electrical and electronic devices based on their energy efficiency. A device could be rated between one and five stars, one being quite inefficient and five being extremely energy efficient. Now five star devices are far more expensive, but last longer, use superior technology and end up saving a whole lot more in electricity bills in the long run.

2) How does Energy Star rating affect you as a consumer?

The Energy Star rating gives you the customer a benchmark to choose the best home electronics based on energy efficiency. Choosing the right device can make all the difference in terms of both longevity of the product you pick up and also the money you save in energy bills. It is a trade off essentially between buying a slightly more expensive product, that will save on energy expenses in the long run, or a cheaper product that will run up a huge loss for you in expensive energy bills in the long run.

Let’s take a look at the common household appliances that can help you save energy:

1. Get rid of your old clunker of a ceiling fan and replace it with small table fans throughout the room. Advantage: You can selectively cool the section of the room where you are seated and save on electricity.

2. Old ceiling fans are often very noisy, not to mention extremely inefficient. Replace it with a new artsy and energy ceiling fan/light combination. not only will you be getting 2 devices in one, the excellent thing is that you will be able to save almost 35% on your electricity bills.

3. Air coolers are far more efficient for short term cooling than air conditioners. Add to that the additional advantage of portability and it makes it perfect for the summer heat. Use the AC sparingly, preferably during humid summer nights and you should maximise your energy efficiency in the long run.

4. Switch to CFLs from bulbs and save an entire bundle on your lighting bills.

Simple tips yes, but not always followed in the way they should be in order to make a household more energy efficient. Needless to say it is this conventional wisdom that will help you save more money in the long run!