Save Energy While Working from Home

With the new changes from COVID-19 going on worldwide, you may find yourself working from home and spending more time in your house. More time in your house means using more energy resulting in a higher bill. Now, when you used to keep your AC off at work, you have to keep it running. With a few easy changes, you can limit your energy usage and lower your bills. Read below to learn how you can save energy while working from home. 

5 Easy Tips To Help You Save Energy While Working From Home 

1. Fans on Fans: This may seem obvious, but fans can make a world of a difference in room temperature. With the proper placement, a fan can keep a room cool and comfy. They also use a lot less energy than your HVAC! 
2. Stay In One Room: Working from your own home can make it tempting to switch rooms throughout the day. Switching rooms can increase your energy use, so choose one room as your designated work area. Stick to one place and make sure all appliances and technology are off or unplugged in the rooms that aren’t in use. Not only will this lower your energy bill, but will improve your work flow and concentration by limiting movement and background technology use. 
3. Manage Your Technology: Working from home generally requires a lot of technology. Whether it’s your printer or laptop, keeping technology unplugged while they’re not in use can save you money in the long run. 
4. Warm Lighting: Try to use natural light as your main souce of lighting, especially during the warmer months. Warm overhead lights can heat your home and raise your bills. The natural warmth from sunshine can heat your home in the winter. In the summer, try to keep shades closed and fans on! When you do need light, use a table lamp rather than a ceiling light.  
5. Lower Thermostat: A cooler room tends to help people work harder and feel more awake. With the help of a smart thermostat you can geofence your home so your HVAC can automatically know whether to be turned on or off. So, even when you take a last minute coffee break, your thermostat will be able to adapt to any change in schedule. 

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Sources: 

https://saveonenergy.ca/For-Your-Home/Advice-and-Tips/Working-from-home