There are a lot of good reasons to consider investing in some new, greener energy for whatever it is that you need powered, and there are plenty of good means by which to do that, so why not choose one that takes some strain off your wallet as well?

Retrofitting is the process by which the current components of an energy system are retroactively replaced with components that are more energy efficient. So, how does this whole process save you money? Certainly, the process itself must sound expensive, and it does, of course, come with its own naturally implied costs, but the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks. On top of simply creating a home or building friendlier to the environment, you’ll see more than an equivalent return on the money saved through more efficient energy usage.

The logic behind the idea is simple: using less means you’re paying for less. This can be achieved by updating your lighting system to be more efficient with LEDs or CFLs, which use 75% to 90% less energy than your typical incandescent bulb, or investing in low-flow shower heads to minimize the amount of water used on the day-to-day, or spray foam insulation to keep heating costs down. Moreover, a home that is already retrofit will see an increase in its value once its put on the market, an estimated $10,000 increase in property value.

By retrofitting your building today, you’ll be able to start seeing savings almost immediately on your next energy bill. Your home has waited long enough, why wait any longer? Retrofit today!