Simple Energy Saving Tips
July 29, 2009 – 11:18 pm by MarinaHanes
There are so many ways to save energy, but do you make a conscious effort to actually do some of these things on a daily basis? By making these small changes you can reduce your dependency on electricity and lower your monthly electric bill.
Even though your laptop might not be connected to the charger, the charger is still drawing a small amount of energy from the outlet since it’s plugged in. This is true for all electronics and appliances. In order to prevent these small amounts of energy from turning into significant amounts that are being wasted, it’s beneficial to use power strips so you can unplug several items with one plug. Trading in these items for more energy efficient ones is also a step in the right direction. One tip with your dryer is to clean out the lint trap after every load so you avoid having to run it through the cycle again.
Whether it’s summer or winter, your heating and cooling can become your top expense. Updating your windows and doors or reinforcing the seals can prevent hot or warm air from escaping, which reduces the need for your heat or air to run so often. Or you can choose to use a fan in the summer and wear layers of clothes around your home during the winter.
Lighting is essential, but you don’t necessarily need lights during the day. Instead, open the blinds or use shear curtains. An option for gloomy days is to use a three-way lamp, because you can adjust and direct the light where you need it most. Or if you’re in the process of painting your walls, choose lighter shades that will reflect natural light.
Conserving energy can be accomplished in the simplest tasks such as planting a tree to shade your air conditioning unit. The more small steps like this that you take to become more efficient, the more impact you will make.
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