i really want to cut down on our electrical consumption and at the same time do my bit to save the environment. please give me some idea how i can do it.
2006-12-12 21:05:51 · 9 answers · asked by Gia 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
get power bars for computer, tv, microwave and vcr's and shut off when not in use.
switch to florescent bulbs. they are a little more money to buy but you will see the savings in hydro.
use cold water for washes
use a toaster oven instead of the big oven when you can or use the bbq
use a drying rack or clothsline in summer. the dryer really uses alot of hydro.
get rid of any bar fridges or older fridges.
hope this helps
2006-12-13 00:07:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
use led lighting bulbs they last forever an use less energy . cut the room temp back to 60 turn off lights as you leave the room , only wash full loads of laundry. insulate doors an windows. set the water heater at 105 degrees . unplug tv set when not in use.
2006-12-12 21:12:16 · answer #2 · answered by scooprandell 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
turn off all lights cept the one you are using, same for unplugging appliances and turning off stuff like your computer when not in use. Also do laundry after dark.
2006-12-12 21:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by Caitlin 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Energy effificent light bulbs.
Close curtains earlier
Switch heating off once room you are using is at comfortable temperature
2006-12-12 21:08:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
use the electricity when u really need to.
2006-12-12 21:14:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MAKE SURE YOU UNPLUG EVERYTHING YOU ARE NOT USING. IF YOU HAVE A POWER STRIP MAKE SURE YOU TURN IT TO OFF. DIGITAL CLOCKS AND FISHTANKS USE THE MOST ELECTRICITY. IF YOU HAVE A STAND UP FREEZER MAKE SURE THAT YOU FILL IT AND MAKE SURE YOU KEEP YOUR REFRIDGERATOR AT 36 DEGREES.
2006-12-12 21:11:56 · answer #6 · answered by poohbearquincy23 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
use enery saving bulb and shut down the pc now
2006-12-12 21:14:07 · answer #7 · answered by AndyPandy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
switch to CFl lamps
use only when required
use only whats required
switch to green fuels for heating
2006-12-12 21:08:47 · answer #8 · answered by K_D 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
switch off the tv when u see leonardo dicaprio on TV!!
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2006-12-12 21:08:39 · answer #9 · answered by KO 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋