Simple Energy Saving Tips

April 23, 2010 By 1 Comment

These very simple energy saving tips from the US Department of Energy will not only help the environment they will help your pocketbook by saving money too!

  • Install a programmable thermostat to keep your house comfortably warm in the winter and comfortably cool in the summer.
  • Use compact fluorescent light bulbs with the Energy Star label.
  • Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher’s drying cycle.
  • Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use.
  • Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power).
  • Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120°F.
  • Take short showers instead of baths.
  • Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.
  • Drive sensibly. Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gasoline.
  • Look for the Energy Star label on home appliances and products. Energy Star products meet strict efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.

    • What simple steps do you take to save the environment?  Let us know – we’d love to hear from you.

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    1. Susan says:
      May 30, 2011 at 2:06 am

      Great Tips! For more tips check out: http://www.squidoo.com/go-green-abc

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