 10 Energy Saving Tips
from the U.S. Department of Energy & Renewable Energy
Information from www.energysavers.gov.
- Set thermostats lower.
Refrigerator: 35-40 degrees, Freezer: 0-5 degrees
Water Heater: for every 10 degrees turned down, there is a 3-5% energy savings
- Efficient Heating.
Install weather stripping on storm windows and around doors. Keep furniture away from vents. Put insulated drapes on windows.
- Check Insulation & Air Sealings.
Consider a home energy audit, and/or seal air ducts
With new earth friendly insulation. www.energyconceptsinc.biz
- Install Energy Efficient Shower Heads.
Such as a1.5 (GPM) gallons per minute shower head (and/or take shorter showers vs. taking baths).
- Energy Efficient Lighting.
Replace florescent bulbs with CFLs (Compact Florescent Bulbs). These last 10x longer than conventional bubs. To recycle CFL bulbs go to: www.earth911.com.
- Use Energy Efficient Products.
Like washers, dryers, and refrigerators. Old models of refrigerators before 1993 more energy.
- Use the sun.
Open South facing drapes during the winter. Consider solar panels for household use. www.namastesolar.com
- Limit Clothes Dryer use.
In cold months set it to automatic sensor and don‘t over fill your dryer. Don‘t forget to clean the lint trap after every use.
- Improve Indoor Air Quality
Paintings indoors; avoid conventional paints. They contain chemicals that become airborne during painting process, and have toxins in their traditional petroleum based oil solvents, that can decrease air quality up to 300% in a poorly ventilated house. Try eco friendly Low or No VOC natural indoor paint. (Made up of natural raw ingredients like plant oils and resins, dyes, and essential oils as well as water.) www.eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_paints.htm
- Recycle as much as Possible.
From trash to clothing consignment; recycle. Contact your local city and state government for your eco cycle information, such www.colorado-recycles.org.
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