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lookout for excellent content on
Alternative Energy Sources. This evening, I
ran into a really
excellent article that discusses Eco Energy Sources from a different
angle. Today’s new article is titled Great Energy Conservation Tips .
Article by Brent Crouch
Energy conservation is a hot topic due to a global economic recession and higher fuel costs. You can reduce your electric and utility bills by conserving energy. Follow these simple tips in your home and on the road:
Thermostat
Heating and cooling account for up to half of a home’s energy use! Efficiently heating and cooling your home is the quickest way to conserve. Install programmable thermostat so you don’t have to remember to turn the heat up or down when you’re away or asleep. The thermostat will regulate your home’s energy use for you. Also, turn your water heater thermostat to 120 degrees.
CFLs
Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) can conserve energy over time. However, be careful because of the mercury contained in the bulbs. You can also look into light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, as an alternative. These contain no mercury.
Laundry and Dish washing
When it comes to washing your clothes, the washing and drying machines rank third on the items that use up the most energy in your home. You will want to only do loads that are full to avoid wasted water and energy and if you also set the water cycle to cold you will save the energy needed to heat the water. You can even forgo the dryer completely if you have a clothes line or a drying rack. If you are purchasing a new washer look for one that has an Energy Star Label and one that is front loading. As for washing your dishes, again only run the dishwasher when it is full. Also you can skip the drying cycle completely and opt for air drying to save even more energy and money.
Electronics
It’s always best to turn off any electrical device when not in use. No electronics are more likely to be left on all the time than home computers and printers. People don’t like to wait through the boot-up or warm-up cycles, so leaving the machines on is easier. Learn how to put your computer into sleep or stand-by mode or look into intelligent power strips that cut power to peripherals when they’re not in use. The same holds true for televisions and DVD players which are some of the most serious offenders for idle current user. These ‘vampire’ devices continue to draw energy in standby mode and can easily be controlled with intelligent power strips. (While you’re thinking about vampires, unplug that mobile phone charger that’s just sitting there by your desk or bed sucking down electricity.)
Insulate Your Home
Insulate your home, including the attic, doors and windows, to conserve energy. A side bonus is less noise coming in and out of your home. You’ll also stay more comfortable throughout the year.
Kitchen
Heat small food portions and leftovers in the toaster or microwave rather than the oven, because the oven uses a lot more electricity to heat up and maintain its proper temperature. Don’t open the door to oven until your food is done to keep heat from escaping.
Adjust or Replace Your Refrigerator and Freezer
Bring the temperature of your refrigerator up to 40 degrees F and that of your freezer to 5 degrees F. Top freezers and chest-type units are the most efficient at preventing the escape of cold air. Don’t get a large unit. Invest in just enough space for your family needs. When replacing existing units, always look for Energy Star-rated appliances with automatic moisture controllers.
Conclusion
Start with conservation, and when you’ve conserved all you have with existing resources, then move on to solar power and EnergyStar appliances. Conservation is the cheapest way to lower your electric bill.
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Great Energy Conservation Tips
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