Creating a green blueprint for the future [Times Property] With a few,but effective changes,houseowners can significantly reduce the energy consumption in their houses,and make the shift towards a sustainable home

• Published in: The Times of India (Online)
• Main Authors: WHAT IS AN ENERGYEFFICIENT HOMEEnergyefficient homes are living spaces that lessen redundant energy consumption greenhouse gas releases, demands for nonrenewable resources They concurrently offer healthier living conditions, significant financial savings over conventional homes explains Aditya Kedia managing director at a real estate companyAs to whether this can be done only at the construction stage Kedia reveals Both new, existing residential spaces can be upgraded with energyefficient approaches Integrating energy efficiency in a homes preliminary planning, construction stages is an exceptional way to safeguard the sustainability of your living spacesThese homes come equipped with sustainable features like rooftop systems heat recovery systems solar panels geothermal heating, wind turbines among other technologies that facilitate attaining an energyefficient statusWHAT ARE THE BENEFITSThere are manifold advantages to those who reside within them, to the community at large Himanshu Jain vicepresident sales of a real estate company reveals Energyefficient homes generate cheaper utility bills Many sustainable homes have demonstrated more than 30 per cent energy savings which is beneficial to owners in the long runHere are some of the other advantagesBETTER TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT High insulation levels, airtight construction with suitable ventilation regulates the air from entering or escaping the home This helps in controlling the temperaturesENSURES FRESH AIR IN TH HE APA RTMENT Sustainable homes built with heat recovery ventilation HRV offer plenty of fresh air even when the windows are shut The filtering of fresh air maintains overall wellbeing informs KediaREDUCES OUTDOOR NOISE These homes are equipped with high levels of insulation airtightness, efficient windows which help to lessen outdoor noiseLESS ENERGY USAGE Highefficiency heating equipment combined with an effectual building envelope demands less energy to heat, cool a home This automatically lessens the monthly, annual operating valuations of the residential spaces says KediaLOWERS GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Building green homes condenses the quantity of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere thus diminishing your household ecological footprintIT IS COST EFFECTIVEMuch of the energy consumed by an Indian home is due to the cooling, heating systems along with lighting techniques that are a common feature in congested compact cities Such use of energy not only reflects in the bills but also affects the microclimate of a place states Kalra India is in dire need of energyconscious systems not only in terms of equipment but also energyefficient design, electric meter Examine the latest electricity bill for the monthly consumption readings In any city the average energy consumption for 100150 units for a 1BHK is anywhere between 2000, 4000 approximately Improving your homes energy efficiency can lower individual utility bills increase energy security, help stabilise electricity prices, volatility advises JainSTEPS TO MAKE YOUR HOME ENERGY EFFICIENTWaste minimisation improving home insulation through weatherstripping, other shielding techniques, replacing windows with energyefficient ones are some of the steps that one can take towards creating an energyefficient space says KediaDouble panel windows, vinyl frames can facilitate getting in natural light without increasing energy bills Save energy by using compact fluorescent bulbs, energysaving appliances Use of solar panels smart cooking tuning up your heating ventilation, air conditioning HVAC system green landscaping turning off gadgets when not in use, recycling can also contribute to making energyefficient homes shares Kedia Home improvements can come at a price depending on the kind of updates you desire Before you begin weigh the pros, cons to ascertain if the upgrade is the best option
• Format: Newspaper Article
• Language: English
• Published: New Delhi Bennett, Coleman & Company Limited 25.11.2022
• Subjects: Climate change; Design; Energy consumption; Energy efficiency; Greenhouse gases; Heat recovery systems; Heating; Ventilation