Marrokal believes that creating an efficient and environmentally friendly home are just as important as decor and style when it comes to home and kitchen remodeling in San Diego. Simple things like changing your light bulbs to light-emitting diodes (LEDs) can help you cut electricity costs; lighting can contribute anywhere from 10 percent to 20 percent of your electrical usage. LEDs will cost a little more upfront but they last more than 11 years and they don’t contain the toxic element, mercury, as the less expensive Compact Fluorescent Lights do.
During the design phase of the remodel, environmental factors such as the sun, wind and shade are given special consideration because they will later affect the need for heating and air conditioning of the home. Marrokal knows the value in taking advantage of natural conditions and the landscape. This creates an economic benefit later for the homeowner long after a San Diego home remodel is finished.
Imagine never having to pay another utility bill? That is becoming a reality rather than just a thought for many homeowners. In fact, news reports reveal that some families, thanks to solar thermal (for heating water) and solar photovoltaic (PV) (for producing electricity) are generating even more power than they use. More and more homeowners are considering solar panels to supply electricity to warm their pools, generate home electrical needs, and even supply power for a plug-in electric vehicle.