Rising Temperatures and Rising Rates
Many things are changing in the world of energy and electricity. California is a world leader in moving to renewable electricity sources. We install more solar panels every year than the rest of the USA combined. But it’s still not enough. California utilities have until 2030 to get half their energy from environmentally friendly sources. They’ll be building more wind farms and geothermal plants to meet those goals. Those projects aren’t cheap. So expect your electric rates to constantly rise over the next fifteen years.
What can you do? Installing solar panels helps you supply clean energy. But what about cutting demand? The biggest consumer of electricity in most homes is the air conditioning. When it gets hot out, your electric bill will heat up, too. But it doesn’t have to. If your equipment is more than 15 years old, you’re burning twice the current you need to keep your home comfortable. New designs and new technology make modern systems twice as effective at cooling per kilowatt you consume.
So do your part to keep our state a leader in energy conservation. Bring your air conditioning into the 21st century. And save money, too, year after year. Higher rates are coming. But bigger electric bills don’t have to follow. Call us today at 626-357-3535 to learn more about an AC installation or replacement for your home.
And for even more ways to save on energy, check out these resources below.
Home Energy Yardstick: What’s Your Score?
This ENERGY STAR calculator will help you compare your household’s energy use to others across the country and get recommendations for improvements. View Home Energy Yardstick
Energy Savings Calculator
The average household spends more than $2,200 a year on energy bills, with nearly half going to heating and cooling. Estimate your energy and cost savings when switching to ENERGY STAR HVAC equipment with this interactive savings calculator.
ENERGY STAR’S Guide to Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling
This 24-page guide explains how much you can expect to save by using ENERGY STAR-qualified heating and cooling equipment.
Home Comfort Solutions Guide
Everything you wanted to know about air conditioning, air quality, and energy savings such as how to improve the efficiency of your home’s systems and how to make every room equally comfortable.
Get “In-The-Know” About Energy Savings
Check out these articles from our blog for helpful tips on saving energy.
U.S. DOE’s Energy Savers Website
This website features energy saving tips, resources on financing and incentives, energy-saving publications, guides and more.
ENERGY STAR SAVE AT HOME
ENERGY STAR is your resource for information on projects and products to help make your home energy efficient. Learn how you can upgrade to energy efficient products and make other home improvements that can deliver significant energy and cost savings. Visit ENERGY STAR