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March 1, 2016
Having an energy efficient home will save you money and leave a positive impact on the environment. According to the U.S. Department of Energy , the average American household spends over $2,000 on home energy costs every year, with peak usage occurring during the summer and winter months. This is why making sure your home is energy efficient is vital. Factors like old appliances or leaky windows and doors can take a toll on your utility bills, but you can manage these costs by following the tips below to become more energy efficient.
Having an energy efficient home is much simpler than it has been in the past. There are many energy saving products on the market from low flow shower heads to modern day appliances that can help improve efficiency. Here are a few tips on how to make your home energy efficient, save you money and help improve the environment:
Businesses can also be eco-friendly, energy efficient and help their budget at the same time. ezStorage is proud to be part of the green movement in the self-storage industry. Our two latest facilities have earned LEED certification. LEED is an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, a certification program of the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED has a rating system for new buildings constructed that have less impact on the environment and offer a comfortable workplace for employees.
Our Charles Village self-storage location in downtown Baltimore is our first LEED Certified building. The facility was renovated from an existing building into a state-of-the-art, green and environmentally efficient storage facility. Our Elkridge self-storage location in Elkridge, Maryland was a “new-build” that fully integrated green standards in the building process in order to receive the LEED Gold Certification. The facility has 58 percent energy savings compared to a non-certified building, and it incorporates native and adaptive plant species in the landscaping to eliminate the need for permanent irrigation systems. During the construction process, 175 tons of construction debris was recycled instead of sending it to a landfill and a high reflectivity roof membrane was installed to decrease energy demand for the building.
By incorporating energy efficient appliances and accessories, turning off lights, televisions and computers and recycling, you can help your home or business be eco-friendly and help out the environment every day of the year, not just on Earth Day.
Explore our solutions tips below to get tips and advice on how to properly store your belongings.
1 Bedroom Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartment
2-3 Bedroom House
4+ Bedroom House
Single Dorm Room
Studio Apartment
Half the height of our standard 5' x 5', our lockers will hold personal items, clothes boxes, business records and sale rep materials. This is our smallest storage unit. Available at most locations.
How big is a 5x5? A 5x5 will hold personal items, clothes, boxes, small furniture items, business records and sales rep materials.
Will hold small amounts of furniture, boxspring and mattress, business records and other small items.
Will hold a 1 bedroom apartment w/major appliances, other furniture and supplies.
What will fit in a 10x15? This size storage-unit will hold contents of a 2 bedroom apartment or house including appliances and boxes, or commercial storage inventory.
Will hold contents of a 3 bedroom apartment or house plus major appliances and lots of boxes. Business storage, ideal for storage racks.
Will hold contents of a 4 to 5 bedroom house with major appliances and room for boxes. Business storage for files, equipment and permanent records.