Your Questions About Saving Energy Tips

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1. Turn your computer, monitor, and speakers off at night… Completely off… Shut down… Not stand-by but off…. I noticed a difference of $65 per month when i did this…

2. They say unplug the tv when you’re leaving for a long time and unplug lamps because regardless of if they’re off or on, they’re still drawing power from the outlet… The plug always has power running through it so then when you come home and turn the tv on it will turn on immediately… While unplugging the tv and lamps is sort of a pain in the ass, you can unplug things like hair-dryers, clocks that you just don’t need to have running (clocks are a 24/7 money suck), stereos that maybe you don’t use as often, kitchen appliances that either don’t get used much or are really for show….

3. Turn the temperature up a little in your fridge and freezer… Be careful though… You don’t want to ruin your food… But if you can put a bottle of water in the back of your top shelf and it freezes by the next day, you can spare 2 degrees….

4. Conserve water by taking shorter showers…. DYK the average 15 minute shower uses over 100 gallons of water???

5. Conserve water by doing less dishwasher runs… Eat on paper plates so you don’t have to wash your big plates and bowls as often…

6. Don’t buy bottled water…. On top of being a drain on your refrigerator to cool it, most bottled water was proven to be filtered tap water… Dasani, ozarka, aquafina… All filtered tap water… Buy a faucet purifier from PUR since you don’t have the option of buying a fridge with a water filter in the door….

7. Conserve water by doing less laundry runs… Never do a load that isn’t large…

8. Watch your temp control… If you’re hot at night in the summer time, make sure you try taking off the 22 lb duvet you have before turning the temp down to 65 degrees… If you live in a state where the summers are between 80-100 degrees, then you’re apartment should be at 77 or 78…. If you live someplace where the summer is lower than 80, you don’t need AC… Open a window and door and tough it out…

9. Get a blanket or sweater or socks before you turn the heat on…

10. Be sure to turn off all game consoles…

11. Combine dryer loads…

12. Clean your fridge of junk food… The more food that’s in there, the more the fridge has to work to maintain temperature…

13. Don’t run your vacuum every day….

14. Remember that hot air rises no matter what season we’re in… So if you live in a predominantly cold state, then you’ll want an upper level apartment b/c all of the heat will rise up to you and will save on your heating bills… If you live in a predominantly HOT state, then you’ll want to live on the bottom floor b/c all of the cold air from your AC will eventually push the hot air out, cooling your apartment, but sending your hot air up to the apartments above you… That will mean that your AC will run for less time while the ones above you have to work harder to achieve the same result…

Hope that helps….

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Turn down the temperature to your water heater. Turn off lights in rooms when you leave them. Turn down the heat to the house, slightly but not too much, when you leave. Use ceiling fans in the summer. Figure out which way is best for them to rotate. Keep your air filters clean. Leave clothes in the washer for a little while before drying them, so that any excess water can just drip off rather than having to be dried by the drier. Don’t feel you have to wash all of your clothes so often either. Some clothes need it after every wearing, but consider some that might not. Keep the house cooler at night, and use another blanket or cover. Consider how to more efficiently take a shower, so that you aren’t in there quite as long. When using the lavatory or sink in the kitchen, be conscious of the water running, not leaving it running any more than needed. (actually that’s more of a water conservation thing, unless the water is hot) Don’t leave the TV on unless you are actively watching it. Computers use a bit of energy too, so I turn mine off when not using it. And I’m not sure if this helps or not, but I open the downstairs vents in the winter, and keep the ones upstairs almost closed. It seems to keep the temperature more even on both floors allowing me to not have to have the upstairs so warm just to keep the downstairs warm. Make sure that whatever heats your house is efficient. I have a heat pump, which apparently is good to have, for both winter and summer. I also switched every single light bulb in the house to the energy saving type.
One other thing that you can do is again, just be conscious when you are cooking. Right when you can possibly turn off the heat on the stove or the oven, do it. When I cook frozen pizza in the oven, the first thing I do is to turn off the oven, not take the pizza out first, which is what most people do, sometimes forgetting to turn it off until way later. That’s all I can think of now. I’m really into saving money like that.

I live in a two story townhouse, which I suppose is just like a two story condo, and mine is all electric. My energy bill is around 70 dollars a month.

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1. As you replace your light bulbs, switch them over to the compact florescent light bulbs–they do cost a little more to buy than the regular bulbs, but they last a whole lot longer and you’ll save money in the long run.

2. Change your air filters in the house once a month (unless you are using a 3 month filter-then change it every three months) Clean filters will make your heating/ac not work so hard.

3. Keep the thermostat at 68 or 69 degrees in the winter (throw on a sweater inside the house) and at 78 degrees in the summer. Also switch to an electronic thermostat that you can program for different temps at different times of the day. For example: in the winter, cooler than normal when no one is home, and then warm it up when people are in the house.

4. If you have outside lights, set them on a timer so they come on and go off a specific times, rather than stay on all the time. Or switch to solar powered outside lights. Also use timers inside, so if you need a light to be on when you come home at night, it doesn’t have to be on all day.

5. Use dimmer switches when appropriate. If you have ceiling fans, make sure they are set to the winter setting (turning backwards to help force the warm air down)

6. Make sure your attic space is insulated. Make sure your furnace and hot water heater are up to date–if they are over 25 years old, you will need a new one. In the meantime use a jacket on your hot water heater and make sure there are no drafts around your windows. Use storm windows or cover them in plastic.

7. In winter, on areas of the house where sun comes in the windows–open the drapes to let the sun and heat in. In summer use shades to help block the strong sunlight.

8. Turn off lights and appliances that don’t need to be on when no one is in the room or at home.

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The best we can do as individuals is be more responsible ,in our own neck of the woods
Organise well publicized clean up parties ,talk on the radio
Have citizan meetings
Get the shools involved to plant trees and listen to environmental awareness talks,

If you do any cleaning up leave signs behind saying who cleaned,why and ask people not to start dumping rubbish again ,leave a hole or bins ,in case people come with trash ,

POSITIVE ACTIONS)
Classify trash take out all the organic waste and make compost with it ,the worst you can do is throw it with the trash
70% of contamination is due to organic waste that is mixed in with the garbage .
And it is just as bad in the sewer where it helps to breed rats and in the landfill it poisons the ground

And it is the easiest to take care of
o first of all we have to clasify trash at least keep the organic to one side ,like in a plasic bin with a lid
If you got a few meters of ground ,you only need 1 or 2 square meters in a shallow hole ,in the shade ,that you can wet now and again ,where you dump everything that is organic ,from toilet paper,bones vegetable cuttings ,eggshells,,,excrement ,and cover regularly with leaves to keep humid and to hide any smell
the worms will come and decompose the wastes truning it into beautifull black soil for the garden of flower pots .
If you are in a apartment ,if you have a balcony get a big plastic bin drill some holes in the side and lid ,
Add a few buckets of sand now and again to put over the trash ,you should realt stir or move the stuff at times to airate it and ensure that the decomposition is overall ,keep moist
This rubbish does not get big very fast and the thing works for a long time with out getting full
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If you want to help the planet ,plant a tree every week ,if everyone on the planet did we we would be able to slowdown the destructive processes
Reduce carbon emisions,and they are already working on that by alternative forms of energy and regulations on carbon producing materials,aerosol cans,burning rubbish,industrial chimneys,powerplants etc.
Waterharvesting projects ,such as millions of small dams.to redirect over ground waterflows from the rains into the ground to supply subteranian water supplies.
The protection of existing forrests.
Stop building more highways,urban planning to include vegetation stop building cities encourage people to return to the land to conduct their business from there which now has become possible thanks to the internet.
Education to motivate people to auto sufficiency by building more home food gardens.
Education on environmental awareness
education on family planning to curb over´population
Agricultural education and improvements to follow the principals or sustainability and soil management.
More environmental or land ,design to prevent bush fires,such as–fire breaks
More dams.regulations and control for public behaviour
Alternative effeciant public transport to discourage the use of the internal conbustion engine

101 Ways To Live More Ecologically,may be you find something that applies to you

1. Avoid disposable in favor of reusable
items.
2. Avoid drying rags in a clothes dryer.
3. Avoid power appliances when handpower works.
4. Avoid highly processed foods.
5. Avoid using styrofoam—it can’t be recycled.
6. Avoid watering driveways and sidewalks.
7. Be responsible and creative with leftover foods.
8. Buy in bulk goods to reduce wasted packaging.
9. Buy energy efficient electric appliances.
10. Buy foods without additives.
11. Buy foods without preservatives.
12. Buy food and goods from sources you trust
13. Buy large quantities to reduce shopping trips.
14. Buy living Christmas trees.
15. Buy locally grown food and produce.
16. Buy organic, pesticide-free foods.
17. Compost your food scraps.
18. Discover and protect watersheds in your area,
19. Don’t burn trash or other smoky materials.
20. Drain cooking grease onto paper bags, not paper towels.
21. Drive a fuel-efficient car.
22. Drive less: walk, bicycle, carpooland use public transportation.

23. Eat foods low on the food chain; avoid meat.
24. Eat more natural, nutritious foods.
25. Educate elected representatives on ecology.
26. Exercise regularly.
27. Explore and learn about your bioregion.
28. Grow your own food, even a small amount.
29. Hang dry some or all of your clothes.
30. Heat your home less and wear warmer clothes.
31. Heat your home more with renewable energies.
32. Hold a potluck dinner to discuss local ecology.
33. If you use a dishwasher, turn off the drying cycle.
34. Install a water-conserving device in your toilets.
35. Install a water-conserving showerhead.
36. Insulate your home to maximum efficiency.
37. Invest for social responsibility as well as profit.
38. Invest in solar power, where practical.
39. Invest in well-made, long-lived clothing.
40. Keep hazardous chemicals in safe containers.
41. Keep appliance motors well adjusted for efficiency.
42. Mend and repair rather than discard and replace.
43. Oppose meddling in ecological balance.
44. Oppose private development of special areas.
45. Oppose roadside use of defoliants.
46. Organize or join a neighborhood toy exchange.

47. Pick up litter along streets and highways.
48. Plant native trees and shrubs around your home.
49. Plant trees throughout your community.
50. Plant your living Christmas tree.
51. Practice preventive health care.
52. Practice responsible family planning.
53. Prepare only as much food as will be eaten.
54. Protect your favorite distinctive natural areas.
55. Purchase goods in reusable/recyclable containers.
56. Put a catalytic converter on your wood stove.
57. Put toxic substances out of reach of children.
58. Recycle aluminum.
59. Recycle glass.
60. Recycle newspaper.
61. Recycle old clothes.
62. Recycle plastic.
63. Recycle used motor oil.
64. Recycle your unneeded items.
65. Re-use paper bags.
66. Re-use plastic bags for storage and waste.
67. Save up for full loads in clothes washers.
68. Save up for full loads in dishwasher.
69. Shop by phone, then go pick up your purchases.
70. Speak out about your values in community groups.
71. Support efficient energy sources in your bioregion.
72. Support elected representatives on ecological issues.
73. Support energy conservation in your bioregion.

74. Support global ecological improvement efforts.
75. Support local credit unions.
76. Support local merchants before large chains.
77. Support neighborhood food cooperatives.
78. Support proper waste water and sewage treatment.
79. Support the cultural diversity in your bioregion.
80. Support the plants and animals in your community.
81. Take shorter showers.
82. Teach your children ecological wisdom.
83. Turn down the thermostat on your water heater.
84. Turn off the lights when not needed.
85. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.
86. Use biodegradable soaps and detergents.
87. Use cloth diapers.
88. Use cloth table napkins.
89. Use less tapwater whenever possible.
90. Use non-toxic pest control.
91. Use only medications you trust/understand.
92. Use rags or towels instead of paper.
93. Use rechargeable batteries.
94. Use the second side of paper for scratch paper.
95. Use water from cooking vegetables to make soup.
96. Volunteer for work in a community garden.
97. Volunteer to maintain local parks and wilderness.
98. Wash clothes in cold water.
99. Wash dishes in still, not running water.
100. Weather-seal your home.
101. Work to unlearn poor ecological habits

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How to Cut Your Energy Costs
Cutting back on your energy usage is not only good for your wallet but also good for the environment. Here are a few simple things that anyone can do to save hundreds of dollars a year! We’ve also got tips on how to keep your apartment comfy, all throughout the year, without a major energy bill.

Save Cash

Close vents you are not using. Whether it’s summer or winter, closing up vents in rooms that you don’t spend a lot of time in is a smart way to cut back on electric costs. Why heat or cool a room that no one is in? Keep the door to the room that you’re not heating or cooling closed. Whether it’s summer or winter, closing up vents in rooms that you don’t spend a lot of time in is a smart way to cut back on electric costs.

Turn off the lights and electronics when they are not being used. When you walk out of a room, turn off the light. Seriously, these costs do add up over time.

Use your range oven only when necessary. Try to prepare foods in a microwave or toaster oven instead, both use less energy.

Use nightlights in bathrooms and hallways. These lights save energy and prevent you from having to switch the lights on and off when you get up at night.

Stay Warm

Keep your shades up and blinds open. This will help you to make the most of solar energy. Studies also show that being exposed to sunlight can help improve your mood.

Use your ceiling fans in reverse. This draws warm air through your home.

Use compact fluorescent lighting. These bulbs use less than half the energy of incandescent light bulbs and last longer.

Use appliances wisely. Your dishwasher and washing machine use a good chunk of energy as well as water. Run them only when you have a full load.

Keep your landlord in check. Speak to your landlord or building manager to ensure that the furnace and air filter in your building are clean. A properly working furnace will cost less to run that a dirty or broken one.

Monitor your thermostat. Purchase a timer and keep your apartment cooler when you’re away or asleep. Some people actually sleep better when the room is cooler. The amount of money you spend on the timer will be saved in your first month’s energy bill.

Keep Cool

Change the filter in your air conditioner. You’ll save 5-15% if you keep your filter clean by changing it once a month.

Close the shades and blinds. Funny how that works, huh? We told you to open them in the winter. Get your tan outside and keep the sun out of your apartment.

Set the thermostat at 78, not 72, degrees Fahrenheit. You could save up to nearly 50% by making this adjustment.

Use fans wisely. Place them where they will circulate the most air and leave them on high so that they have enough power to push the air around.

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Install energy efficient window treatments every time you do a room makeover and you’ll be creating energy savings that go on for years and years.

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Have a good feeling inside knowing that you’re part of the group helping solve the world energy crisis.

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If you have single-pane windows you might want to consider investing in energy efficient double pane windows that will keep your heating/AC temps inside your house and not let them leak out, wasting more energy. If you are using heat or AC, keep all doors and windows closed. Old appliances such as refrigerators also use alot of energy so new ones are better.
The easiest thing to do would be turn off lights and appliances when you are done using them! Turning them off actually saves more energy even if you turn it back on in 5 minutes. If you’re not going to use your computer for a few hours, turn it off. Keeping things unplugged also helps save energy, because when things are plugged they drain a little bit of energy. Not much, but it does help.
When cooking try to eat “cold” foods (dishes that dont require the burners or oven). Or try making things that only use the oven or a single burner, so you dont have alot of things on in the kitchen at once.
Saving water saves energy too, and your water bill! Turn the water off when you brush your teeth, only flush for poo or 2 rounds of pee, limit your showers to 10 minutes, etc.

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It is about awareness. Learn how much energy you are using and how you are using it. Many cities or utilities have free energy audits, often they will come to your home and show you ways you can reduce your energy usage.

Help your heater by keeping the warm air in, weather strip and caulk doors and windows, seal off vents and other large gaps. Use heavy drapes over windows. Adjust your thermostat a few degrees, there is nothing wrong with wearing a sweater inside. A programmable thermostat can save money and make the home more comfortable. Many people crank the heat up while they are getting ready in the morning only to leave the house after it gets warm.

Replace appliances with energy efficient models when you need new ones. Even older ones can be used more efficiently, only wash full loads, line dry when possible, don’t over dry clothes and make sure the vent is clean. You can wash fewer clothes by wearing things more than once, I wear my jeans a few times before they hit the hamper. Hanging up clothes that were worn for a brief time or only tried on will stop clean clothes from getting mixed in with the dirty.

If you are replacing lighting look for fixtures with fewer bulbs, and if you hate the look of CFL’s look for fixtures that will hide them. There are a wide range of CFL’s with various strengths and colors of light, try a few to see what works best in various rooms.

Standby energy can be up to 15% of your bill. Not all appliances use energy when they are turned off, but most electronics do as well as anything with a light or clock. Many chargers use energy even when nothing is attached. I use a power strip with a switch for my tv, dvd and game system and for my desktop, speakers and monitor. After I turn things off I flip the switch and stop using standby energy. I also unplug chargers and ipod docking stations when not in use.