When it comes to energy efficiency, there are some things that have a quicker rate of return on your Greensboro investment property such as substituting wasteful old bulbs and light fixtures with efficient light fixtures and bulbs. By making astute lighting choices, you and your tenants can save a lot of money by reducing utility bills, improving safety, and reducing the time spent on bulb replacement.
On the authority of the US Department of Energy, you can save at least $45 each year by swapping as many as five standard lightbulbs with upgraded energy-efficient bulbs. It holds up that swapping out all of the inefficient lightbulbs in a house can result in savings year after year. For budget-conscious renters, these kinds of savings will be a strong pull.
In addition to the energy savings, selecting halogen incandescent, compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), or light-emitting diode (LED) lightbulbs will give rise to the opportunity to spend less effort and time in replacing them. Traditional incandescent lightbulbs often burn out quickly in comparison to the energy-efficient bulbs that can last for several years.
All of these lightbulb choices work for indoor use, however, outdoor light fixtures can greatly benefit from a CFL or LED spotlight bulb. Seeing as CFL or LED spotlights are created with the ability to resist the elements and are able to keep going for years, they are the smart answer to long-lasting safety and illumination in an energy-efficient way.
Upgrading to smart light fixtures is a good plan to act on as it can improve energy efficiency even more. Fixtures that have integrated timers, photocells, and dimmers installed can decrease the amount of energy consumed and see to it that the lights are on when necessary. There are even fixtures can be customized to turn on and off automatically and others that can sense light levels and turn on at dusk. By keeping lights on only when necessary, the amount of energy used each month can be significantly reduced.
When applied in conjunction with energy-efficient bulbs, these kinds of light fixtures give excellent lighting options for a small part of the cost. By switching to energy efficient light fixtures, you offer your tenants more control over their utility bills and save yourself a lot of time, effort and money.
Real Property Management of the Triad can aid you as you overhaul your inefficient lighting and turn it into an energy efficient alternative. We have come to the aid of many Greensboro property owners over the years to design energy-efficient rental homes that tenants take pleasure in. Contact us online or by phone at 336-355-6677 or 336-777-7444 today to find out more.
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