There are many small investments that can be made to reduce your energy consumption. Many such changes are a matter of changing your personal habits. Most people today have personal habits that actually waste energy. When they are able to make changes to their lifestyle they will be able to save energy.
- One such example is turning off lights in rooms that are not being used, or installing motion sensors.
- Using a programmable thermostat to fine tune your energy usage, and reducing the temperature setting in the heating season will save you money.
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It is important for consumers to get in the habit of turning off computers and other electronic devices when they are not in use.
- Closing the blinds in parts of the house that receive direct sunlight can be helpful in reducing your need for air conditioning. Also closing blinds in the evening during the winter months can reduce your monthly energy bill.
- Another way to save money is to ensure your hot water tank is properly insulated. Insulation wrap is a small investment.
- Reduce the temperature of your hot water tank.
- Use LED Christmas and outdoor lighting.
- Replace old furnaces and appliances with energy star rated products.
- Using warm and cold water rather than hot water with your washing machine will save you money.
- Air filters should be replaced on a regular schedule to reduce energy usage.
- Changing to low flow shower heads will result in less hot water consumption.
- Finally, consider taking showers rather than baths because they can utilize half the amount of hot water.
- These are only a few of many lifestyle changes that can be made to becoming more energy efficient.
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