There are many simple ways to save money by conserving energy. Here are the top five ways:
1. Lighting:
Turn your lights off when you leave a room; Change your incandescent (filament type) bulbs to Compact Fluorescent or LED bulbs.
2. Water Pump and Heater:
Lower the thermostat on your water heater – water heaters sometimes come from the factory with high temperature settings, but a setting of 120°F provides comfortable hot water for most uses; Switch to cold water when washing your laundry; Wait until you have a large load before washing your laundry; Take five-minute showers instead of baths; Install low flow shower-heads and sink aerators to reduce hot water use.
3. Technology:
Desktop computers, monitors and printers are power hungry devices and should be turned off when not in use; When you shut down your computer, don’t forget to turn off the monitor – it can use more energy than the computer! Unplug the power supply for your cellphone chargers, routers, game consoles and modems when not in use; Consider a laptop computer over a traditional desktop – laptops use less energy.
4. Your Refrigerator:
Make sure that your refrigerator door seal is in good condition, and the temperature is not set too low; Think about what you need before opening the refrigerator door and avoid making too many trips to the refrigerator; Locate your refrigerator away from the stove and other heat sources – by being next to those items, your refrigerator is working harder and consuming more electricity.
5. Air Conditioning:
Keep your air conditioning compressor away from the sun. In the shade it uses as much as 10% less electricity than when operating in the sun. Is your bedroom air-conditioned? On cooler days try to use a fan or have your windows screened and use the natural outside air instead!
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