If you’ve recently purchased or are thinking about buying a Green Key Village net zero energy home, then you clearly care about lowering your energy bill, as well as your impact on the environment. But purchasing a net zero home in Lady Lake, FL is only the first step to “going green.” There are many ways in which you can improve the performance of your new eco-friendly home and even further decrease your daily energy usage.
Making Energy-Conscious Decisions
Your daily activities and behavior play a huge role in the amount of energy you consume. By living in a net zero energy home, you have already drastically reduced your carbon footprint, but here are some intentional actions you can take every day to increase energy-efficiency and get the most from your Green Key Village home:
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Turn off the lights in unoccupied rooms
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Unplug chargers when not in use
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Limit the number of electronic devices in your home
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Program your Green Key Village GE hybrid water heater
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Keep your heating and cooling systems within the suggest guidelines
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Change your air filters regularly (once a year in a Green Key Village home)
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Economize your use of water for cleaning
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Program your thermostat
Just by taking these few steps, you can minimize your environmental impact and even bring your annual electricity bill down to zero!
Save Money & Energy in Your Net Zero Home in Green Key Village
If you’d like to learn more about how you can save, or are interested in purchasing a Green Key Village net zero energy home, contact us today at (352) 314-0126. One of our friendly and knowledgeable representatives will happily discuss the benefits of buying a solar-energy-powered home with you, and can set you up for an appointment to visit our Lady Lake, FL sustainable community.