Saving energy doesn't always take days of planning. There are many things you can do right now to start saving energy and cutting down on costs.
Top 10 Tips for Saving Energy Right Now
1.Drying dishes
Air dry dishes rather than using the heated drying cycle.
2.Don't Leave Things Turned On
-Turn off the TV when no one is watching it. The same goes for computers, radios and stereos - if no one using it, turn it off.
3.In the Bathroom
-Drippy faucets are bad, too.
A faucet that leaks enough water to fill a soda bottle every 30 minutes will waste 2,192 gallons of water a year. (internet info)
-About 75 percent of the water we use in our homes is used in the bathroom. Unless you have a low flush toilet, for example, you use about five gallons to seven gallons of water with every flush! A leaky toilet can waste more than 10,000 gallons of water a year. Wow!
4.In the Kitchen
-A load of dishes cleaned in a dishwasher uses 37 percent less water than washing dishes by hand! However, if you fill up one side of the sink with soapy water and the other side with rinse water - and if you don't let the faucet run - you'll use half as much water as a dishwasher does. Doing the dishes this way can save enough water for a five-minute shower!
5.Look for the Energy Star Label
Buy products that have the Energy Star label on them. All Energy Star products meet strict guidelines set by the US Department of Energy.
6.Take Showers
Take short showers instead of baths. The amount of water used, and heated is significantly less for a shower.
7.Setting Your Thermostat
Install a programmable thermostat compatible with your heating and cooling system. Make sure to set it comfortably low in the winter and comfortably high in the summer.
8. Using Power Strips
Plug your electronics into power strips. When turning off these electronics, power down using the power strip to prevent stand-by mode from drawing electricity unnecessarily.
9.Washing in Cold Water
Wash clothes in cold water. This not only reduces hot water usage, but it is better for your clothing as well.
10.School. Computer.
Don't give children homework,let them save energy!
Less computer( blog for. ex.) more fresh air.
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