Five Step Guide to Energy Saving!
I was surfing around this morning and came across this article on energy saving. These tips are a helpful reminder of some of the ways we can reduce our energy bills, save money and most importantly help reduce our impact on the environment. The article, from the “thisismoney.co.uk”,
lists five steps to save energy. “Saving the planet does not have to cost the earth. You can cut the energy you use, help the planet and save money with out five-step guide.”
Step #1 - Change your energy-wasting ways
- Turn TV’s, videos and DVD players off, rather than leaving them on standby
- At night, pull your curtains closed at dusk - will help to reduce heat loss
- Turn thermostat down by one degree can reduce your energy use by 6%
Step #2 - Walk the walk
- Walk or take public transport instead of the car
- If you need to take your car, see if you can carpool rather than driving alone
- If you drive, keep the right pressure in tires, remove unneeded trunk items, and never leave your car idling for more than 30 seconds.
Step #3 - Switch to Energy Efficient Appliances
- Household appliances have come a long way and many energy-saving versions can be purchased
- Washing Machines, Fridges, dishwashers, can be switched to save you money
- Energy saving light bulbs are one of the quickest routes to effective energy saving
Step #4 - Insulating and Heating Your Home
- Insulating your attic will pay for itself in the first year of installation
- Change your furnace/boiler from oil heating to natural gas
- Insulating your water tank can help reduce fuel bills
Step #5 - Rebates and Grants
- Depending on where you live in the world, many governments and organizations are willing to give grants and rebates to people who are willing to make the switch to energy efficiency.
- Appliances, heating, light bulbs, renewable energy sources and hybrid cars available for rebates and grants (depending on where you live)
To read more about the Five Step Guide to Energy Saving!, click here.
I think the key to getting people to switch to green living is making them aware of what options are available to them. By switching to energy efficient methods of living, we can save money, reduce energy consumption and reduce our impact on the earth. Remember, switching to green living can be a gradual change. Start by changing one thing in your home or lifestyle and work from there. If you are dependent on a car on a weekly basis for employment, start a car pool at work. Switch your light bulbs to energy efficient bulbs. When it comes time to replace an appliance select on that has a high-energy efficiency rating.
Each step you take, towards a greener living, will help save you money and the planet!
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Written by steve on October 24th, 2006 with
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