Home Efficiency Upgrade

How to save 10% or more on utility bills

The purpose of this "how-to-workbook" is to help you save money on utility bills. In 2022 the average cost of residential electricity in Hawaii was $43.43/kWh, almost 3 times more than on the mainland ($14.96/kWh). Follow these steps to reduce your water and energy usage, and save money!

Chapter 1: Energy Efficient Lighting
Chapter 2: Water Efficiency
Chapter 3: Phantom Power (Vampire Energy)
Chapter 4: T.B.D.

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Introduction

About the Author (Jonah Heller)

1. Born and raised in Hawaii.
2. Studied Industrial Engineering and Construction Management at Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo). c/o 2004
3. Studied Sustainability and Entrepreneurship at San Diego State (SDSU). c/o 2009
4. Teacher of basic electricity and 3D modeling at University of Hawaii (Maui College).
5. Surfer

Return on Investment (ROI)

1. Start saving your water and energy bills in a folder every month.
2. We're going to measure improvement (money saved) as you complete the chapter steps.
3. Some of the steps require a small investment ($20 to $50), so we'll use ROI to determine the value of each step.

Safety

1. Safety first!
2. Home improvement can be dangerous.
3. Your property can be damaged, or worse.
4. You can be injured, or worse.
5. Others can be injured and their property can be damaged, or worse.
6. Use common sense and follow best practices.
7. Abide by all manufacturer recommendations.
8. Jonah Heller and HONU Engineering will not be held liable for any damage, injury, or otherwise related to this content.
9. For a more thorough version of our safety policy: CLICK HERE
10. Be safe!

Chapter 1: Energy Efficient Lighting

Introduction

1. One
2. Two
3. Three​

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Below is a collection of links to the best deals I can find related to Chapter 1: Energy Efficient Lighting. If you can find a better deal or recommend a better product send an email to honuengineering@gmail.com because saving money on quality products is my happy place. When you click the link and make a purchase HONU Engineering will earn a commission for the sale, but your price is not affected by the commission. Thanks for shopping!

PRODUCT	PRICE	VENDOR	NOTES	LINKS
LED Light Bulbs (1)	$15	Amazon	Best Value	LINK
LED Light Bulbs (2)	$20	Amazon	Dimmable	LINK
LED Light Bulbs (3)	$25	Lowes	Free Shipping	LINK

Chapter 2: Water Efficiency

Introduction

1. One
2. Two
3. Three

Chapter 3: Phantom Power (Vampire Energy)

Introduction

1. One
2. Two
3. Three

Chapter 4: T.B.D.

Introduction

1. One
2. Two
3. Three