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Energy Saving Tips

Increasing energy efficiency is paramount to ending our nation's addiction to fossil fuels. While Sun Pacific Solar Electric would like to see every residence and business go Solar, we feel that it is extremely important to first look at becoming more energy efficient. A general rule of thumb is that for every one dollar you save with energy efficiency you save three dollars on your potential Solar electric system costs. Greater energy efficiency generally translates into smaller Solar electric systems needed to off set electrical usage.Our design and Sales team will help you identify areas that will reduce your electric consumption. Sun Pacific Solar will arrange an energy audit for your home or business when it is requested or warranted.

We recommend 5 easy to follow steps that will greatly increase your energy efficiency and lower your electric bills:

Switch to LED (Light Emiting Diode) light bulbs.

LED lights are now available in high quality true white light. These extremely energy efficient bulbs produce light at 10% or less of the cost of conventional light bulbs. They are expensive to purchase but over the 100,000 hours of life will reward you with great energy savings.

Program thermostats for heating and air conditioning.

Energy star thermostats are highly accurate as well as efficient and are programmable. Setting your thermostat at 78 F or higher in the summer months and 62 F in the winter, and programmed to be off or at minimal output when no one is in the home or office can save a tremendous amount of energy and electricity.

Heating and cooling systems (HVAC).

HVACs should be tuned up periodically to ensure optimal performance. Filters should be changed or cleaned frequently and ducting should be checked for leaks.

Weather stripping.

Weather stripping around doors and windows should be maintained or repaired. You can save money on heating and air conditioning bills by caulking and weather stripping doors, windows and other wall penetrations while keeping living spaces more comfortable.

Buy ENERGY STAR appliances.

Energy Star appliances are reported to be forty percent more efficient today than they were just four years ago. Energy Star appliances may cost more but they will more than pay for these extra costs with reduced electric bills and long-term savings as energy costs increase.

Buy an Electric Car

Plugin Santa Barbara is making solar charging stations available in Southern California.