Will you suggets ways to conserve energy in the home?

Question

i have replaced all light bulbs with s***w in florescent bulbs.

I do most laundry in cold water.

Please help me add to the list. thanks

Answer 1

Check out the ways to save on the website below.  Your local utility may have ideas too - but I have used many of these ideas to try to go green.

Answer 2

Make sure to change your air filters every month. Turn off lights in rooms not being used. Close off vents in rooms not being used.

Answer 3

i just read in Readers Digest: turning off your computer every night will save $70 a yr

Answer 4

turn everythng off at the plug when not in use....have a shower instead of a bath....only boil enough water for the tea/coffee u are making and no more.....close your curtains at dusk as this keeps the heat in....thats all i can think of right now! hope this hepls x

Answer 5

Apart from the other things a good thing to do is to use dimmer switches on your lights and try to use natural sunlight more.

Answer 6

live in the dark.

Answer 7

Turn your thermostat down 5 degrees. Let your dishes air dry in the dishwasher instead of using the heated dry cycle. Don't wash dishes or clothes until you have a full load.

Answer 8

a favorite of mine, living in the Winter Zone (Vermont, USA)

is to not turn the heat up for at least an hour when i get home.  in comparison to the outside, it's warm inside when you first get there.  after about an hour i start to feel the chill and THEN turn it up.

when you figure that my heat doesn't run now 30 hours a month more like it used to, it makes a huge difference in the fuel & electricity bill.