How to save energy in your community of owners?

Summer is a time when, in general, energy expenditure shoots up in neighborhood communities. Both in their homes and in common areas, devices that serve to cool the environment (such as air conditioning). The invoice can even be twice as much as in the winter months.

IESA, a provider of technological solutions with more than thirty years of experience, has developed a list with tips so that the owners invoice does not become too expensive during the summer period:

Hire the same rate for the entire Community of Owners: Usually, each neighbor has their own electricity contract with an electricity supplier. However, if the owners, through the Farm Manager, negotiate a single rate with a company, they will get a better price.
Beware of air conditioning in common areas: For each degree that this device lowers the temperature, the equipment will be consuming 8% more energy. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the common areas are properly isolated and turn it off when it is not necessary or when there is no one in the room.

Also, not by setting a lower temperature on the thermostat, the room will cool down sooner. It is advisable to adjust the temperature between 24 and 26 degrees, which will help combat the heat and the expense does not go through the roof.

Use other methods that complement air conditioning: Classic sun protection elements, such as blinds or clear awnings, are good options to keep the neighborhood community cool without triggering the expense, as well as to ventilate the common areas. In addition, solutions such as painting the walls of light colors also saves less heat.

Check community bulbs: Light bulbs account for 4% of total community consumption. Changing them for low consumption or LEDs would mean a reduction in energy expenditure of 80%. The expense can be further reduced by adjusting the automatic shutdown time well.

With regard to garden lights, the best option is to use solar lamps or photovoltaic lights, which are charged during the day, thanks to sunlight, and do not consume electricity.

Thoroughly clean the air consoles and fans: When these devices are filled with dust, they become clogged, so they consume twice as much and can break down. To prevent this from happening, the air filters must be periodically cleaned and periodic reviews of the refrigeration systems carried out; neighbors will avoid breakdowns and spend less.

With these tips, any Community of Owners can save money on the electricity bill during the hottest months of the year. In addition, a solution like Tucomunidad.com facilitates communication between neighbors and with the Farm Administrator to be able to take these measures as quickly and efficiently as possible.