Saving Energy & Saving Money

Saving Energy & Saving Money- Looking for ways1 to save energy and money at home? 2. check out the 8 things all Install a programmable thermostat Insulate hot water lines & set homeowners should do to cost the temperature to 120* 18% of household energy consumption is used toward water heating. Properly insulating the pipes is key to perserving heat and decreasing the price of your gas bill. effectively lower their energy bills, while efficiently heating their Use a programmable thermostate to automatically turn down the heater when you're at work or sleeping. When you're out of the house, there is no need to keep the heat on. homes. 3 5. O O oo00 Use energy efficient LED light bulbs LED bulbs offer the same light quality as traditional incandescent bulbs, yet last 25 times longer. They also use less energy than CFL bulbs. Invest in energy-saving Move furniture away from vents Don't allow poorly placed appliances While these appliances may be more expensive initially, Energy Star appliances will save you money each month for the next 10 years. furniture to block the flow of heat out of vents and into your home. 8. Seal windows and doors Plug home electronics in to power strips Rather than directly into the wall, use power strips and turn them off when the electronics are not in use. Shut the damper on your fireplace Many of us forget that an unused fireplace is essentially a giant hole in your roof for warm air to escape through. with weather stripping Prevent the draft. Windows that allow an excessive amount of heat to escape can cause an increase of 10-25% a month on your gas bill.