how i can save energy?

Answer 1

go to:
http://better.yahoo.com/planet/

Answer 2

While some of the links in 'Advice and Information' above may be prepared to give advice to individuals that doesn't appear to be their main purpose. The links below seem to be more geared up for the homeowner, especially for those with some DIY expertise. If you simply want to save energy or just reduce your bills (and why not?) these sites may be able to help. Some electricity suppliers provide energy which is derived in part from renewable sources, or they may have some other claim to be green. The cost can be less than conventional supplies but it is worth checking on a regular basis as tariffs are likely to fluctuate, apparently for 'business' reasons. In 2005 there is evidence that some green suppliers have introduced very substantial price hikes.
FOE states there are two types of green electricity tariffs: 'energy based' in which the supplier buys renewable energy to match the amount you use and 'fund based' where the supplier invests in green projects such as wind power. Some use a combination of both. Refrigerators and freezers work in the background almost silently, 24 hours a day, for years. Not surprisingly, they consume noticeable amounts of power and contribute to warming the planet. You can minimise the impact by selecting the right one and using it sensibly. The energy that goes into washing clothes is very high in terms of UK domestic electricity consumption and water usage, and is set to increase. CAT state there is scope to improve average efficiency of new washing machines and dishwashers by around 30%; you can help by buying the right machine.By law, the European Community Energy Label must be displayed on all new domestic fridges, freezers, fridge-freezer combinations, washing machines, electric tumble dryers, combined washer-dryers and dishwashers displayed for sale, hire-purchase or hire. Machines are rated 'A' to 'G', with 'A' being the most efficient. You should be told the rating when you buy or hire these products.

Answer 3

You can do lots of things, and they don't all mean you have to spend a lot of money.

The majority think that being green is very expensive, installing solar panels, wind turbines, buying a hybrid etc etc. The truth is, we can make a huge difference with the little things - switching lights off, walking to work, unplugging appliances, changing lights to low energy ones, reusing plastic bags or using a canvas one for shopping, recycling bottles, paper. There is soooo much that can be done for little or no cost. If everyone in America changed just one lightbulb to a compact flourescent one, it would be equivalent to taking 1 MILLION cars off the road every year! Little thing multiplied by lots of people = big impact. This will put adverse impact into perspective as well. If that's what benefit can be achieved with little effort, what harm is everyone doing at the moment? If you do something good, tell your friends to do the same and we'll be on our way.

Ok, to summarise.

1. Change lighbulbs to compact flourescent. You can get them from CVS for a good price. $9.99 for 4 60W equivalent that use 13W each with a $4 rebate. This was the cheapest I could find.
2. Unplug appliance you don't use and lights in unoccupied rooms. Appliances use energy even when in standby, sometimes more over the lifetime than when operating. Even cellphone chargers. You can get a solar powered charger from firebox.com that can be used to charge phones, psps, ipods etc etc for $40.
3. Adjust your thermostat down in winter a couple of degrees and up a couple in summer.
4. Walk to work, cycle or use public transport.
5. Recycle bottles, cans, paper etc. Don't keep getting new bags everytime you go to the store. Either reuse them, or buy a canvas bag to take with you. A lot of the stores, like Wholefoods, sell these for less than $10.

Answer 4

There are several hundred ways. But here are a few things you can do:

*Use energy saving light bulbs
* Use a solar water heater during the summer instead of a boiler
* Use electric/electronic equipment that are energy star certified.
* Drive less. Walk more. Car pool. Use public transportation.
* Live closed to work
* Recycle
* Buy products from "Green" companies.
* Eat less. And if you must eat products that do not consume a lot of energy in their production.
* Avoid air travel
* Use insulation in your house. And use double glaze windows to prevent heat from escaping.
* Use a TFT screen for your computer instead of a CRT(especially if your CRT is old)
* Live in a state with moderate climate.
* Have less children

Answer 5

Start by turning off anything you're not using. Also, anything that you use frequently, like a computer, or an air conditioner, all of these prducts now have energy saver compliance models out, to conserve and save power. Every little bit counts. So make an expressed effort to read about it, and then act upon it. Knowledge is the greatest tool when it comes to helping conserve energy.

Answer 6

Insulate your home. If you have to buy a new air conditioning system, buy a high SEER unit. Use a good thermostat and consider if you can live with the temperature one or two degrees higher in summer or lower in winter. Don't fiddle with the thermostat - set it and forget it. Turn down the temp on your water heater. Use CFL bulbs. Next time you buy a car, get one with better fuel economy. You don't need a hybrid to save fuel. Use ceiling or other fans to keep cool. Take showers, not baths. Plant a tree or climbing vine to give your home shade. Use sunscreens on windows that get direct sun. Consider a front loading washing machine next time you replace one -- they use less water and when they spin dry clothes, so much water is removed that your drying time and the energy to dry clothes is cut dramatically.

Answer 7

1. Replace light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs.
2. Turn off the lights when you leave a room.
3. Unplug electronics when you are not using them.
4. Recycle plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and paper.
5. Use a reusable water bottle instead of bottled water.

Answer 8

Quit asking questions. you will not only save the energy you use asking them, but you will save the energy we use answering them.

Answer 9

Start with air conditioning. I found just opening windows brings in fresh air and cools the house in the morning. Close windows in afternoon and turn on overhead fans. With furnaces , when just sitting around if you're cold coverup with an electric blanket. You don't even have to turn it on. It's heavy enough to keep one warm.

Answer 10

wash your clothes only when you have a full load .. never run a small load ... it's just a waste of water...

line dry your clothes, the weather is becoming warmer...

take your lunch to school or work in reusable containers...

eat fruit.... the packaging is edible and the stems/ seeds and peels are all recyclable!

Answer 11

Start with "little" and "cliche" things. Start with turning off what you aren't using. Recycle, reduce, reuse whenever you can. Carpool, walk, or ride a bike short distances.