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Energy Saving Do's and Don'ts
People all over the world are taking measures to reduce the greenhouse gases emitted as a result of the way they live. Using less energy not only helps the planet, but also saves money on household bills
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Turn the heating thermostat down, and the air conditioning up by 1.5°C (3°F) saves around 1 tons of CO2 (carbon dioxide) a year.
- Replace old appliances with energy-efficient ones. An ENERGY STAR refrigerator could save nearly half a ton of CO2 a year, compared with an older model.
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Insulate attics, crawl spaces, windows, doors, and electrical outlets. Additional insulation to the attic and basement reduces energy consumption significantly.
- Have a home energy audit conducted by a professional energy auditor or independent home inspector.
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Swap out incandescent light bulbs for compact fluorescent bulbs. Spiral light bulbs are 75% more efficient than standard light bulbs.
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Bleed trapped air from hot-water radiators once or twice a season; if in doubt about how to perform this task, call a professional.
- Conduct a home energy audit. Energy savings often pays off in time, start saving now.
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Block heating and cooling filters, vents or radiators with draperies, furniture or carpeting.
- Neglect the maintenance of heating and cooling systems. Regular cleaning and inspection keeps them running at peak efficiency, saving energy, repairs and money.
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Leave battery chargers plugged in when not in use. If it has a power light (no matter how small) it’s using energy.
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