I Am Helping Put Together A List Of Energy/recycling/green Living Tips….?

for my condo association and am looking for the little ways people make a difference every day. I have the basics, such as shutting off lights, keeping the thermostat low, using a full dishwasher, unplugging chargers, shutting off computers and electronics when not in use, etc…..but am hoping to find more to add to the list!

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Use These Saving Energy Tips And Put Money Back In Your Pocket

Energy is not just what you paid out each month. It is the foundation of everything you do in your life. With the increasing cost of energy, it cannot be denied that we need to take important measures to limit our energy consumption. Saving energy becomes a must and a habit that everyone should adapt.

Almost half of your electric bill goes for your heating and cooling systems so here’s a good place to maximize your savings. Clean your air filters at least once a month. Clean baseboard heaters, radiators, and warm-air registers as often as necessary; make sure that they are working properly; and that they are not blocked by drapes, carpeting, and furniture, which of course are a fire hazard.

Set the thermostat as high as is comfortable when it is hot or as low as is comfortable when it is cold. Turn off exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, others) 20 minutes after cooking or bathing. Keeping them on for a long time affects the temperature of the room.

Use natural lights – working near the windows will prevent you from turning on the light and consuming energy. Utilize the power of the sun as much as possible. Switch off the lights every time you leave the room even if it is just of a minute.

Unplug unnecessary appliances like microwaves, television, stereos, computers, and VCRs if you are not using them. Also, unplug chargers and devices with bloc-shaped transformer on the plug. All of them consume energy when plugged in. Do not leave them on “stand-by” mode.

Look for Energy Star label when purchasing lighting product. Use task lighting instead of lights that cover the entire room. For example, use lamp shades when reading and not the lights for your room.

Washing your clothes in cold or warm water will reduce washer’s energy consumption by as much as 90%. Air drying eliminates the energy use for machine drying, better still, hang your clothes out side. Always do full loads whenever possible. If you are washing a small load, use appropriate water level and wash setting.

Maintain a right temperature for your freezer and refrigerator. Do not hold the refrigerator or freezer open. The energy consumption increases if the motor works endlessly just to maintain the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer. Check for leaks and cracks in the gasket. Make sure that your refrigerator is completely sealed to maintain the temperature inside.

Heat loss happens when your house is not properly sealed. Use sealants or weather-stripping on windows. Make sure that air cannot escape or enter in to the pipes, doors, walls, floors and ceilings. A properly insulated home saves as much as 10% in electric bill.

In a typical household monthly electric bill, 44% goes to the heating and cooling systems; 33% goes to lighting and other appliances; 14% goes to heating the water; and 9% goes to the refrigerator. Take note of this power distribution to know where exactly you can maximize your saving.

Care To Share Some Renewable Energy Green Living Tips?

Just looking for some general tips on living greener, things such as solar panels, etc, that won’t cost a lot to implement? Of course, solar panels cost a fortune, but it’s an example. Thanks!

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