A new year is a chance for a new beginning. If you want a new beginning that involves saving money, the Energy Education Council has the following tips:
- Heating and Cooling – Since heating and cooling is such a big cost, it is a good place to begin your savings. During winter, dress warmly and keep the temperature in home moderate. In the summer, wear light clothing and use fans to keep cool instead of running the air conditioning. You can save money any season by closing off rooms that you do not need to heat or cool. Visit EnergyEdCouncil.org to learn about properly insulating your home.
- Water Heating – We need warm water throughout the day to shower, cook, and clean. We do not need warm water every moment of the day. However, many people’s water heaters work hard to keep water warm constantly. You can give your water heater a break by setting its temperature to 120 degrees.
- Appliances – Do laundry in cold water, when possible. Air dry dishes and line dry clothes as often as possible.
- Electronics and other devices – Let Energy Star help you cut costs. Energy Star products use less energy than other products. Even if you are not replacing electronics, you can save money by unplugging products that are not in use.
- Lighting – Lighting is one of the easiest ways to increase your home’s efficiency. Switch to Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs or Light Emitting Diode (LED) light bulbs. Both types use significantly less energy than traditional incandescent light bulbs. CFLs and LEDs also last longer than incandescent lighting, so you will not have to replace light bulbs as often.
For more energy efficiency tips, visit EnergyEdCouncil.org.
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