Tell me all your tips for saving energy?

Question

I want to lower my power bill and water bill, any tips on how to do that would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Answer 1

Here is a list of 20 ways to cut your energy bill...

http://www.greenhomehints.com/2008/06/20...

Answer 2

make the kids do all the house cleaning...lol...sorry couldn't resist. Make sure you turn off all the lights when you leave a room, TV is off if no one is watching, unplug any unnecassry appliances when not in use. Keep the A/c on 78 or high at all times, use cieling fans. In the heat of the day, keep the curtins closed. At night, only turn on the lights if you need them. On the water bill, make sure if you run the dishwasher, you have a full load and run it when you go to bed at night. Less demand for water in the middle of the night, than in the daytime. Water the yard early in the morning (if you water it at all-I don't, too much yard 1 acre, to water for me). Collect rain water to use for the potted plants/garden. When washing clothes, use the lowest temp you can for the load and the least amout of water need for the load. If possible, hang up the clothes to dry.

Hope these suggestions help. Doing most of this I have saved about $150 on my bill this summer compared to last summer. But with prices going up, I am always looking for new ways to save myself.

Answer 3

Save gas, and f**t in a jar.

Answer 4

Buy energy saver appliances like the refrigerator, dishwasher, and washing machine. Replace light bulbs with the CFL's. Turn off all lights when you leave a room. Only run washing machine and dishwasher with a full load. Use cold water in washer. Use air dry option on dishwasher. Get your car washed at a place that recycles the water. Get rid of grass if possible and replace with low-water landscaping. Turn off water while brushing teeth. Take shorter showers. Take showers instead of baths.

Answer 5

I don`t iron  my clothes.My boss comments on my scruffy appearance but I castigate him over his use of a 2. 3litre car and heating his home to around 78c.

Answer 6

Install CFL bulbs

Unplug the appliances when not in use

turn off the lights when not needed

Turn off the computer when not in use

Take shorter cooler showers

Use the clothes line to dry your clothes

eat fresh food that doesn't need to be cooked; fruit, nuts, veggies, cereals

Use a whole house fan instead of air conditioning

Start with solar and purchase a small system to heat your water