What are some ways to save energy in your home?

Question

What are some ways to save energy in your home?

Answer 1

Turn the lights off when your not using them, install energy efficient light bulbs, use energy efficient appliances (saves money in the long run).  Also, turn down your heater a couple degrees, and use air conditioning a little less.  You should also try to turn off appliances and electronics your not using (ie the radio, your computer, etc).  You know, the basics...

Answer 2

We bought a new energy efficient fridge, our old one totally died.  We cannot believe the huge difference on our electric bill.  Seriously, if a person can afford one it is really worth it.  Also, thermal pane windows help keep the house warmer/cooler.  Also, I like to cook with a crockpot as often as I can so I don't have to use the big gas oven.

Answer 3

Here are just a few of many, some general every day tips:

-Switch to florescent light bulbs

-Turn off lights/television/radio/et cetera when you leave a room

-Lower your thermostat in the winter, raise it in the summer

-Don't drink bottled water, drink tap (filter it if you have to)

-Buy local (first) and organic (second) produce

-Use a check/credit/debit card instead of cash/check

-Invest in your own reusable grocery/shopping bags

-Use tupperware instead of plastic zip lock bags

-Hang clothes to dry instead of using the dryer

-Hand-wash dishes

-Invest in energy-saving appliances

-Unplug things that you don't use for long periods of time

-Use "green" surface cleaners, soaps, shampoos/conditioners

Answer 4

Eliminate phantom electric loads.  This is easy to do. First one can make all your outlets switched. So when you leave a room just turn everything off.  Test all your stuff for phantom loads with this cheap meter.

Answer 5

We bank snow around the foundation and that keeps the cold winter wind from making the floors so cold and saves on the heating bill.

Answer 6

well if u have a T.V turn it off when not using and anything else that envolves elecritcity!

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Answer 7

First of all, change all lightbulbs to more efficient lightbulbs.

Also, if you REALLY want to go green, get energy efficient appliances, like refridgerators and washing machines. These, however, cost a lot of money. You can also save a lot of energy by simply turning off lights when you leave the room, using a fan instead of air conditioning, keeping the heat down to about 65 degrees, and taking short showers instead of baths.

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