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| − | + | Green energy has become a much more popular concept of late Those that have embraced it expound the positives of being environmentally friendly, while being cost effective. Are these claims true? Here are some easy tips to help you begin living a greener life. | |
Use e-mail over snail mail as much as possible. In other words, choose paperless options anytime you can. You will save valuable energy and help the businesses you use to save also. This protects the environment, too. | Use e-mail over snail mail as much as possible. In other words, choose paperless options anytime you can. You will save valuable energy and help the businesses you use to save also. This protects the environment, too. | ||
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One simple way to recognize products and appliances that are energy efficient is to locate those with the ENERGY STAR designation. Appliances that have been ENERGY STAR rated follow energy consumption guidelines promulgated by the U.S. Department of Energy as well as the Environmental Protection Agency These products are also often the only ones eligible for tax rebates. | One simple way to recognize products and appliances that are energy efficient is to locate those with the ENERGY STAR designation. Appliances that have been ENERGY STAR rated follow energy consumption guidelines promulgated by the U.S. Department of Energy as well as the Environmental Protection Agency These products are also often the only ones eligible for tax rebates. | ||
| − | + | The flow of air in a home is better controlled when you have stormed windows and doors installed. Storm windows and doors prevent cold air drafts filtering into openings. Homes equipped with storm windows and doors can see an increase in energy efficiency of up to 45 percent. | |
| − | + | You can also save money by installing a thermostat that is programmable. You can program these thermostats differently depending on the season of the year. You can also program them to regulate temperatures during night and day hours. | |
| − | + | It is very important that you check your oven's seal to ensure that heat does not escape during operation. If your oven's seal is broken, your oven may need a lot more energy to stay at the temperature you need. Check your oven seal on a regular basis to ensure this doesn't happen. | |
| − | + | Think of using a laptop computer instead of a desktop model to save on your electricity usage. This could possibly reduce your electrical use by 75 percent, especially if the Internet is used frequently or there is heavy use of word processing software. The other benefit to using laptop over a desktop is that it is portable, so it can be taken anywhere! | |
| − | + | You can cut your energy usage by taking the battery out of your laptop and running from the AC outlet only, if you are stationary. If the battery is fully charged, it leaks energy. Removing it when you plug your computer into the wall can save a bit of energy and lengthen the battery's lifespan, as well. | |
| − | + | No doubt, you read this article because you feel green energy is important. Make your home more energy efficient and minimize your carbon footprint by applying the ideas in this article. Watching the savings mount can alter many behaviors pretty fast. | |
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Green energy has become a much more popular concept of late Those that have embraced it expound the positives of being environmentally friendly, while being cost effective. Are these claims true? Here are some easy tips to help you begin living a greener life.
Use e-mail over snail mail as much as possible. In other words, choose paperless options anytime you can. You will save valuable energy and help the businesses you use to save also. This protects the environment, too.
Adjust your thermostat as the seasons change. During cold winter months, drop the thermostat a degree or two, and for the hotter summer days, raise it a bit. In addition to doing this, try wearing less or more clothing (depending on the weather), and reduce energy usage in your home and keep your temperature reasonable.
One simple way to recognize products and appliances that are energy efficient is to locate those with the ENERGY STAR designation. Appliances that have been ENERGY STAR rated follow energy consumption guidelines promulgated by the U.S. Department of Energy as well as the Environmental Protection Agency These products are also often the only ones eligible for tax rebates.
The flow of air in a home is better controlled when you have stormed windows and doors installed. Storm windows and doors prevent cold air drafts filtering into openings. Homes equipped with storm windows and doors can see an increase in energy efficiency of up to 45 percent.
You can also save money by installing a thermostat that is programmable. You can program these thermostats differently depending on the season of the year. You can also program them to regulate temperatures during night and day hours.
It is very important that you check your oven's seal to ensure that heat does not escape during operation. If your oven's seal is broken, your oven may need a lot more energy to stay at the temperature you need. Check your oven seal on a regular basis to ensure this doesn't happen.
Think of using a laptop computer instead of a desktop model to save on your electricity usage. This could possibly reduce your electrical use by 75 percent, especially if the Internet is used frequently or there is heavy use of word processing software. The other benefit to using laptop over a desktop is that it is portable, so it can be taken anywhere!
You can cut your energy usage by taking the battery out of your laptop and running from the AC outlet only, if you are stationary. If the battery is fully charged, it leaks energy. Removing it when you plug your computer into the wall can save a bit of energy and lengthen the battery's lifespan, as well.
No doubt, you read this article because you feel green energy is important. Make your home more energy efficient and minimize your carbon footprint by applying the ideas in this article. Watching the savings mount can alter many behaviors pretty fast.
