What are 3 things that we could do in our home to assist with the energy cosumpiton?

Question

What are 3 things that we could do in our home to assist with the energy cosumpiton?

Answer 1

Use compact fluorescent bulbs or the new LED bulbs.

Buy domestic products as much as possible - think of all the oil used by overseas cargo ships!

Insulate walls/ceilings and weatherstrip windows and doors.

Answer 2

Set thermostats at 66 deg F.

Don't run unnecessary lights and appliances.

Shower with a friend, it saves energy and is also FUN.

Answer 3

-Compact fluorescent bulbs

-Unplugging appliances when not in use

-Flat-screen or laptop computer

Answer 4

*Minimize water usage

*Turn off electronic devices when not in use (TV, lights, games, computers, etc.)

*Make sure your house is insulated sufficiently

*Try to fill appliances before use (Dishwasher, Washer/ Dryer, etc.)

Answer 5

1. Buy CFL's.  If you have 10 standard 100w lights on that makes about 800 -900w of heat.  Turn you oven on and then run the A/C, does that make any sense ?

2. Insulate, insulate, insulate.

3. Buy better made energy devices when you upgrade and/or replace.  The best way is not to use it in the first place.  Power strips on all stuff in your house.  Any thing with a remote is still on, when not in use.

Answer 6

I mainly do this to save money but it really helps.

What i do is bank snow around the foundation of my house and if there is enough snow a foot or two above the foundation. It's free insulation.

Answer 7

turn on everything that uses power

Answer 8

make sure all your windows and doors are sealed, make sure you have enough insulation, and switch your light bulbs with compact flourescents