Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Green house

Here are some useful tips for our day to day activities at home where we can save energy consumption. According to Kristen Beaumont the average American households is steadily increasing its energy consumption. But you can help reverse this trend and reduced your utility bill by making your home more energy efficient and here’s how:

WEATHER STRIP- All cracks and opening around the windows and doors leading to the outside. Stopping these little drafts could save you 10percent on your heating and cooling bills.
DO MULTIPLE LOADS OF LAUNDRY- One after another. The dryer stays warm, so you use less energy
TURN OFF LIGHTS AND APPLIANCES- When you leave a room. For instance, if your computer has a sleep function, use it. This saves 70percent more energy than a traditional screensaver.
STOCK YOUR FRIDGE- It takes energy to cool an empty fridge.

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