As energy costs continue to rise across the globe, making your home more energy efficient has now become more important than ever. From investing in better insulation, choosing the right construction material and harnessing the power of the sun and other renewable energy sources, there are many smart and practical steps you can take to make your home more energy efficient without cutting back on comfort. In this blog, we at Convic Australia will take a look at some of the best ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency in 2025 and see how having the right construction material can also help in this effort.
Work on your bad habits.
Take a look back at your daily routine and try to recall how many times you forgot to turn off the lights and how long you left a tap running while doing something else. While these may seem insignificant at first, these individual actions add up over time and often account for a significant waste of resources. Invest some time fixing your bad habits as well as helping your family members overcome your own bad habits. You will be surprised by how much you’ve managed to save.
Disconnect appliances when not in use.
Even when you’ve turned off your devices, they will still continue to draw power if they are connected to the electric supply. Therefore, make sure to fully unplug your devices when you’re done with them or when you are out of the house for an extended period of time. Just the simple act of disconnecting your devices from the power supply can have a significant impact on significantly improving your home’s overall energy efficiency.
Improve your home’s insulation.
In Australia, as the seasons change, your home’s insulation plays an important role in making your home less reliant on the need for artificial heat regulation from heaters and air-conditioning, thus reducing your overall energy bill without compromising your comfort. Make sure that your home’s insulation correctly corresponds to the mandated insulation R-value of your region. Australia has 8 climate zones, with each having an ideal insulation type and thickness.
Draft-proof your home.
A draft is by far one of the most common yet often overlooked ways heat can escape your home. The best way to address this issue is to wait for a windy day and go through your house to locate any drafts. They usually enter houses through the edges of doors and windows, ceiling vents, floorboard gaps, etc. Installing weather seals, sealing floorboard gaps, and fitting covers over exhaust fans are all good ways to draught-proof your home.
Harness the power of the sun.
Australia is gifted with a lot of sunlight for a large part of the year, and it would be a shame not to harness that energy to power up your home. With the right solar panel setup, you would be able to drastically reduce your energy bill and even get paid for any surplus you contribute to the national grid.
Recondition your hot water system.
A home’s hot water system is one of its most energy-intensive systems, and an out-of-date hot water system can be a significant burden on resources. If your home has an old hot water system, we would recommend that you explore a more modern and energy-efficient alternative. You can still enjoy the comfort of a warm shower while not having to worry about how much it will cost you in the long run.
Switch to LED lighting.
When it comes to lighting your home, LED is the ideal choice. By using LED lights, you can save up to 80% of your electricity costs. At the same time, LED bulbs come with the added benefit of greater longevity compared to other lighting options. This means that you can save a great deal on repairs and replacements in the long run.
Conclusion
As our energy bills continue to rise, making our homes more energy efficient has become an absolute necessity as both the cost-efficient and environmentally responsible choice. Whether you’re building your dream home or have decided to renovate your home, follow these simple steps, among many others, now, and they will most certainly pay off in the future. If you need help selecting the best energy-efficient civil construction material to build your home, get in touch with us at Convic Australia. With our extensive catalogue and expertise, you can ensure that your home stays energy efficient in 2025 and beyond.
