Energy Conservation Week – 63 Tips to Save Energy
Posted on May 1st, 2009 by Bruce
Energy Conservation Week – 63 Tips to Save Energy
Energy Conservation Week runs from May 17 to 23, 2009. Here’s a list of 63 tips to save energy and therefore save you money, at the same time.
1 Schedule an energy audit of your home — and act on the results.
2 Have my central air conditioning and furnace serviced.
3 Clean my air conditioning unit’s condenser of dirt and debris.
4 Clean or replace my furnace filter.
5 Install a programmable thermostat.
6 Improve the insulation of my home.
7 Reduce air leakages in my home.
8 Sign up for peaksaver® (if available where I live).
9 Right-size my refrigerator.
10 Get rid of my old energy-guzzling second fridge.
11 Upgrade to ENERGY STAR® windows.
12 Install a solar or tankless/instantaneous hot water heater.
13 Install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the rooftop.
14 Install a ground-source heat pump.
15 Get a pool pump timer.
16 Make sure I have a thermal pool blanket.
17 Consider solar panels to heat my pool.
18 Specify that I want my new home to meet ENERGY STAR® standards.
19 Landscape for energy savings.
20 Use EnerGuide ratings.
21 Fight phantom load – unplug electronics that draw power even when they’re turned off.
22 Upgrade to ENERGY STAR®-qualified appliances.
23 Adjust the water level on the washing machine.
24 Wash only full loads of laundry.
25 Do my laundry on evenings and weekends.
26 Hang my clothes outside to dry.
27 Clean the lint out of my dryer after each load of laundry.
28 Use a toaster oven or microwave instead of the oven, whenever possible.
29 Opt for an electric frying pan instead of a range top.
30 Try slow cooking or even a Solar Oven.
31 Use pots with tight-fitting lids.
32 Use the oven light to check on my food instead of opening the door.
33 Use an automatic shut-off kettle.
34 Always set my dishwasher to air dry and only run it when full.
35 Allow hot food to cool before placing it in my refrigerator.
36 Thaw my frozen foods in the refrigerator.
37 Vacuum my refrigerator coils to keep them efficient.
38 Use the oven’s self-cleaning option after cooking.
39 Make my showers shorter to use less energy and hot water – use a low flow shower head.
40 Install low-flow toilets.
41 Rinse my dishes in a tub of clean water. Don’t pre-rinse if using a dish washer.
42 Fix dripping faucets, especially leaky hot water faucets.
43 Insulate around my water pipes.
44 Install a water heater jacket and low-flow faucet aerators.
45 Use a manual lawn mower.
46 Open a window or use ceiling fan.
47 Set my air conditioner at 25°C when I’m home and 28°C when away.
48 Set my heat/thermostat at 20°C when I’m at home and 18°C overnight.
49 Install solar reflective film on my windows.
50 Use insulated drapes or energy-saving cellular / honeycomb blinds in the winter
51 Use drapes/blinds, awnings and shades in the summer to keep the heat out
52 Turn off the monitor if I’m not going to use my computer for more than 20 minutes.
53 Turn off both the monitor and the CPU if I’m not going to use it for more than 2 hours.
54 Turn off my screensaver.
55 Use power bars with on/off switches, automatic shutoff, or integrated timers.
56 Replace my high-use incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR®-qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) wherever it makes sense.
57 Install dimmer switches and use dimmable CFLs.
58 Use task lighting.
59 Place floor lamps or table lamps in corners.
60 Install motion sensors to turn off lights automatically.
61 Keep all air registers/radiators free of obstructions that impede air flow.
62 Use LED (light emitting diode) seasonal / celebration lights.
63 Use solar-powered outdoor lights.
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