Energy Conservation Tips

Most tips you find on the web focus on better insulation for your home, or installing solar panels. While that is great advice, the average homeowner cannot afford the initial investment for these tips. For the average home owner, these tips are worthless. Here are some simple things which you can do to reduce your energy consumption and your electric bill each month regardless of how old/new your home is. Further below, you will find some additional tips which are specific to using energy more wisely while using laptop and desktop computers.

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1. Replace your traditional light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
2. Unplug devices which charge (i.e. cell phone chargers) when they are not in-use
3. Consider a Smart Power Strip and Power Usage Monitor to identify costly appliances in your home
4. Contact your local utility company for an energy audit of your residence
5. Install Programmable Thermostats
6. Turn down your thermostat 1-2 degrees
7. Turn down your hot water heater (just a little)
8. Before you leave for work in the morning, open blinds or curtains for south-facing windows
9. Determine the "Off-Peak" times for energy use in your area; run dish washer and clothes dryer during this time
10. Turn off unessential outdoor lighting
11. Eliminate window drafts with insulation tape
12. Turn savings into a game for the whole family: Your electric bill will typically indicate your usage for the current month and your usage for the same month last year. Turn energy savings into a game and see if, each month, you can get the usage lower than it was for the same month last year.

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