Save energy
Contracostatimes.com suggested ways on saving on electricity. Among are:
moreLighting
1. Install dimmer controls for incandescent and fluorescent fixtures. You could cut lighting costs by up to 40 percent and help those incandescent bulbs last up to 20 times longer.
2. Use fluorescent. Fluorescent lights use only one-third the energy of traditional lights, and last up to 10 times longer.Consumers can save up to $25 in utility costs over the lifetime of one bulb.
3. Turn off lights in rooms you aren't using. Clean light bulbs and light casings.
Hot water
Hot water accounts for about 16 percent of a home energy bill.
4. Shower for five minutes or less. Annual savings: $30 to $50.
5. Go with the low-flow. Install low-flow showerheads and sink aerators to reduce hot-water use. Save approximately $75 to $150 annually.
6. Drain your hot water tank regularly to remove sediment. Save $5 to $10 annually.
Air
7. Maintain. Clean or replace your air-conditioning filters once a month or as needed. Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters and radiators as needed. Make sure they are not blocked by furniture, carpeting or drapes.
posted by Isaac Chan at 5:18 AM
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