12 Ways to Green Your Home

FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS

The installation of more energy efficient fluorescent bulbs is perhaps the easiest and most cost effective tip there is. 

It is true that there is a large initial cost per new bulb, but the truth of the matter is that you will see the decrease in your energy bill within the first month of use. 

MONITOR ELECTRICITY USAGE

Make sure to turn off all lights, appliances, computers and other 

l l helectrical equipment when not in use. 

PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS

Programmable thermostats are an easythermostats are an easy and effective way to regulate and manage the temperature of yourtemperature of your house. 

APPLIANCES

When buying new appliances, try to pay attention to ensure that you buy the most energy efficient appliances (Energy Star) on the market.the most energy efficient appliances (Energy Star) on the market. 

REFRIGERATOR MAINTENANCE

Clean your refrigerator heating coils regularly as the dust will reduce the efficiency. 

K h bb d lKeep the rubber door seals clean and tight. They should hold a piece of paper snugly ‐ if the paper easily slips out, replace the seal. 

REGULATING REFRIGERATOR &REGULATING REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER TEMPERATURES Keep the refrigerator temperature between 35 F (1.7 C) and 38 F (3.3 C) and the freezer at 0 F (‐18 C) for maximum efficiency and safety.and the freezer at 0 F ( 18 C) for maximum efficiency and safety. 

DRYING CLOTHES

A clothes dryer yrequires a lot of energy, so why not air dry your laundry on a clothes tree or clothes line? When you do use your dryer, clean the lint filter h hl fthoroughly after each load and don't over dry the l thclothes. 

ELECTRONICSELECTRONICSMany electronic devices use power when they are plugged in and turned off. The common term to describe these devices is “Power Vampires”. Use powerVampires . Use power bars and timers to eliminate power vampires If you want tovampires. If you want to understand how much electricity is being used, 

h bpurchase or borrow a Watt Reader, which will show you how much energy is being generated. 

COMPUTER USAGECOMPUTER USAGEA computer left on for 24 hours uses the same amount of energy as a 13w compact fluorescent light bulb left on for almost 10 days.(D k i h CRT i )(Desktop with CRT monitor)

FANS

Use fans as your first line of defense against summer heat. For example, a 60‐watt ceiling fan costs b 8 dbetween 8 cents and $1.50 to operate monthly, while an air conditioner can costconditioner can cost between $6.75 and $40.50 a month. This energy conservation tipenergy conservation tip will help the environment and your pocket bookpocket book. 

LED LIGHTINGLED LIGHTING

LED lighting is extremely energy efficient. The LEDs are about 100 times more efficient than traditional lighting. 

For example there are many companies conserving energy and saving moneyFor example, there are many companies conserving energy and saving money simply by changing their exit signs to use LEDs. 

To make more efficient use of your dishwasher, only run it when there is a full load. Use the energy saving setting such as 

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choosing to air‐dry the dishes. When cooking with a pot always use thewith a pot, always use the lid to cook more efficiently. You can also turn off the oven severalturn off the oven several minutes before the cooking is done as the 

ill i h hoven will retain the heat. If you like to experiment with new things, consider trying a solar oven or solar cooker. 

POOLSWhile having a pool to reduce pyour use of an air conditioner makes sense, a pool can use a lot of energy to run. Consider putting the water pump on a timer to run only 6‐8 hours per day instead of running 24 hours a day. A solar hot water 

t i lsystem is also an efficient  way to heat a pool using renewable energyrenewable energy.

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