Energy saving measures: tips for saving energy at home
Home comfort and sustainability are two increasingly harmonised concepts. New technologies and investment in quality materials make it possible to save energy at home without compromising on luxury and comfort. These energy-saving tips will add sustainability to your home.
Saving energy in 5 steps
The benefits of saving energy at home go far beyond economics. Optimising resource consumption is a boost to a more sustainable future that will benefit the planet as a whole. Apart from structural aspects such as the correct insulation of the home or the use of high-efficiency appliances, there are other energy-saving measures to reduce consumption in the home. Here are some of these energy-saving habits at home:
- Use LED bulbs. LED bulbs consume up to 80 % less energy than halogen bulbs and have a much longer life span.
- Make the most of natural light. Large windows help to bring light into the home. However, other decorative solutions are also used, such as mirrors or pastel colours on the walls.
- Regulating the temperature in air-conditioning systems. Intelligent devices guarantee thermal comfort inside the home and self-regulate when no one is home. The idea is to maintain a temperature between 19 and 21ºC in winter and between 24 and 26ºC in summer.
- Unplug electrical appliances when they are not in use. The "silent consumption" of devices left on stand-by can add up to 10% to your electricity bill. Power strips with a switch allow these devices to be conveniently switched off.
- Use home automation solutions. Automating specific processes inside the home, such as watering the garden, lighting or switching on/off certain household appliances, translates into considerable energy savings.
¿How do we contribute to energy savings at Real de La Quinta?
At Real de La Quinta, we are committed to sustainability and energy efficiency. Our developments include features that allow you to save energy at home:
- Indoor and outdoor LED lighting, the ecological LED lighting is more silent, free of polluting gases, therefore it prevents light pollution. The LED bulbs are safe, stable and resistant to vibration and shock.
- Large windows and light-colored walls that allow to make the most of natural light, thus reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day.
- Home automation control of all the lighting in the house, both on/off and dimmed, technical alarms, blinds and air conditioning, as well as control of water shut-off valves, smoke detector and flood detector.