These days, energy efficiency in homes is a big deal. If you’re building a new home, it’s in your best interest to install as many energy efficient items into your home, so you won’t have to do any remodeling work or upgrades later. However, most homes can become more energy efficient. Why is an energy-efficient home the way to go? Well, these homes help the homeowner conserve energy, save money, help the environment (reduce carbon footprint) and even help raise the resale value of your home. You can even receive tax breaks! These all sound like great reasons for us to make your home as energy efficient as possible. Who doesn’t want to save hundreds of dollars a year while protecting the Earth?

At Luxury Home Solutions, our team of professionals know what products/supplies/appliances/house parts out there are best at saving energy and we work with vendors and companies that can help make this happen for you. Below, we wanted to share with you some things you can incorporate in your new build or even a remodeling of your home.

 

• Make sure your home is properly insulated to keep the heat out and cool air in. You don’t want to spend more money on AC than you have to!
• Install solar panels on your roof to suck up all that Florida sunshine and drastically reduce the energy you use in your home.
• Opt for a programmable thermostat and lighting system; these are known to save people more than hundreds per year. You can download a phone application that connects to the system and you can change the temperature and turn off or on lights wherever you are. If you forget to turn some lights off, you can do it from far away and not waste money and energy.
• A tankless water heater can help people be around 30 percent more energy efficient. Their lifespan is also double the amount of storage water heaters; these also never run out of hot water.
• Energy Star appliances (air conditioners, dishwashers, washers) are known to save people money each month.
• Install windows that make the most sense for the climate you live in.
• LCD TVs are the most energy efficient televisions you can purchase.
• LED lightbulbs save you the most energy.
• Find the most optical HVAC system to heat/cool your home depending on your needs.
• Place a lot of your windows facing south. It’s the best direction for you to bring heat into your home.

If you’re looking to make your new home or current home as energy efficient as possible, let our team at LHS help you. We will share many options and ideas for you to use in your home that will save you money and energy.

To get started building or renovating your home today, call us as 239-728-2143 or click here. We are a luxury, custom home builder who builds homes in Naples, Fort Myers, and other cities in Southwest Florida.

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