How to use WISELIVING products and systems to live Off-Grid and reduce household energy consumption

Oct 30, 2022
living off the grid with wiseliving products to reduce energy consumption

More people are switching to sustainable living as it allows them to lessen their home expenses and adopt a lifestyle that is better for the planet. In powering your home, you can now source your electricity, heating, and water directly from nature. Your choice of appliances can also affect the environmental impact of your home.

This low-impact, high-value way of life is attracting more Australians over the years. If you would like to know more about sustainable living, check out the information below on how to live off-grid and reduce your home’s energy consumption.

1. Investing in sustainable appliances that are built to last

An important part of sustainable living is reliability and longevity. Since mass-produced equipment and appliances are often developed at speed, quality is sometimes compromised. When investing in a custom piece of equipment, you are also getting the craftsmanship and experience these artisans have gained over the years.

One good example of a sustainable appliance is the wood-fired Gourmet Cooker. With its large capacity, you can use it for heating, cooking, and providing hot water for the entire household. It comes with an oven equipped with a self-cleaning glass door, a thermometer, and a hotplate cooking surface. As a sustainable and multi-functional piece, the Gourmet Cooker can also heat a space up to 180m2, perfect for the dining or family room.

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2. Source from nature

Relying on public utilities such as electricity, hot water, and heating is not just costly in the long run, but can also be frustrating as you are not in control of your power supply. Using solar energy, on the other hand, allows you to avoid these issues while significantly decreasing the carbon footprint of your household.

It has been accounted that 25% of each household's energy consumption is used for heating water. For over four decades, WISELIVING has been creating products to help Australians live sustainably. One of its prime products is a solar heating system that utilises the energy from the sun to heat hot water.

The WISELIVING solar hot water system uses evacuated cylindrical tubes that are efficient in collecting energy. Its unique shape allows for a longer collection of energy in different weather conditions.

3. Create your own space

One of the greatest advantages of living off-grid is the freedom to design your own space, just exactly how you want it. For power generation, popular options include solar energy, wood-fire systems, generators, or a mix of these. Water supply can be sourced from nearby freshwater streams, rivers, and wells (bores).

Many sustainable living households also invest in home gardens, small-scale farming, and fishing for sustenance. With off-grid living , one gets to live close to nature, decrease energy consumption, and reduce carbon emissions.

Interested in how to design a home that is completely sustainable and off-grid? WISELIVING is dedicated to providing bespoke solutions and integrated systems crafted for your home energy needs. Our team of professionals will be happy to help. Reach out to us anytime.

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