Will unscrewing lightbulbs help save energy? etc.?

Question

Will unscrewing light-bulbs out of a multi-bulb ceiling light help save energy? Do space heaters use more energy than window units? Any other offhand tips for cutting energy costs?

Answer 1

Yes they will save energy because you are using less energy to power fewer lights.

But unfortunately you will also have less light available.

Using more effective light emitters will save more but at this stage the true energy savers are expensive.

Answer 2

Light bulbs are either on or off, and when they are off they consume zero energy.

The only exception might be incandescent bulbs on a dimmer.

Answer 3

http://www.dulley.com/docs/f442.htm for solar heater.

build a solar heater for your window.

LED lighting is making a showing now. more efficient.

s***w in fluorescent bulbs use less energy than conventional ones.

wind generators, solar panels, well water cooling systems, etc. you can build solar water heaters also. there are several different styles on the web  search them out.

Answer 4

holly

Looks like you have you eyes open. Can’t say that about to many people in society today. Most of us walk around with blinders until a catastrophe hits, then we wake up pretty quick. Unfortunately we go blind again a few months later…

Let me start off by saying we (my family and I) live 100% off of the grid and are completely self-sufficient with a 0% Carbon footprint. I believe this is the first step anyone can make “help the environment”. Once you convert your own life style to a greener more eco friendly route, you can start helping others.

Without getting to in depth here, Using alternative fuels in your vehicles and harnessing your own electricity from the sun, water, earth and wind are the 2 are key elements in making a green transition and erasing your carbon footprint.

I've been installing Solar panels. Solar stoves, Solar batch and inline hot water heaters. Solar radiant heating. Solar home heating and AC, along with home made wind gens and other alternative energy items for the last 3 years in apartments, homes and rentals.

You can even make the above projects on site with simple parts from the local hardware stores or auto stores or junk yards. For more info check out some guides I wrote / compiled on how to DIY http://www.agua-luna.com/guides.html...

Again these projects can be accomplished anywhere by anyone.

if you absolutely can't do anything in your home atleast you can put alternative fuels in your car. most major automotive manufacturers (Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors, etc) recommend the use of bio fuels, and nearly every car manufacturer in the world approves ethanol blends in their warranty coverage.

In fact your probably even driving an ethanol car and didn't even know it.

The trick is finding fuel.

I've been producing biofuel for about 3 years now, it's not extremely difficult. Basically you need general household ingredients, a processor (or still for ethanol) and some used oil. Blend it, let separate, screen and use. I complied a guide a while back to help walk you threw the process step by step, just email me or check out..

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If you’d like help in making your self sufficient steps, feel free to contact me directly. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at http://www.agua-luna.com on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others “help the environment”.

Hope this helped, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions if you’d like assistance in making your first self sufficient steps, I’m willing to walk you step by step threw the process. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at http://www.agua-luna.com on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others help the environment.

Dan Martin

Retired Boeing Engineer now living 100% Off-the-Grid with my family, using Alternative Energy & loving every minute.

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Answer 5

Good news on the light bulb front -