Saving Energy

Tips for Saving Energy

There are a lot of ways to save energy in the household. Here are a few tips and some excellent links for you to learn more!

  1. Unplug It!
    Some reports indicate that home electronics account for up to 25% of household energy usage, with 60-75% of the energy consumed by these electronics occurring while they are turned off or on stand-by mode. Consider unplugging electronics or turning off the switch to ones that are powered by remote.
  2. Use a Solar Clothes Dryer!
    The average clothes dryer uses 4500-5000 watts of electricity to operate, making it one of the largest energy guzzlers in your home. Try air drying your sheets and towels outside and just 'fluffing' them in the dryer before folding. They'll never smell fresher!
  3. Change Your Air Filter Often!
    Not only will this improve energy efficiency, you'll create healthier indoor air in your home. 50% of all illnesses are aggravated or caused by polluted indoor air.
  4. Tax Incentives for energy efficient retrofits ...
    Stay informed on public and private incentives that pay back some of the costs of making your home or business more energy efficient. For example,  the federal government provides tax incentives that will reimburse homeowners up to 10 percent for energy efficient home repairs and even more for investments in renewable energy such as wind and solar. Check out http://www.energytaxincentives.org/.
  5. Get an Energy Audit.
    Get an energy audit for your house or business and learn where you're electrical dollars are being lost. Utility companies will perform energy audits for free or at a significantly reduced cost.
  6. More Energy Conservation Tips.