Electric rates just went up by 70%. What are some things that I and my family can do to significantly reduce our electricity usage?
2007-06-29 04:37:48 · 9 answers · asked by Lenny 3 in Environment ➔ Green Living
if you have single-pane windows you might want to consider investing in energy efficient double pane windows that will keep your heating/AC temps inside your house and not let them leak out, wasting more energy. if you are using heat or AC, keep all doors and windows closed. old appliances such as refrigerators also use alot of energy so new ones are better.
the easiest thing to do would be turn off lights and appliances when you are done using them! turning them off actually saves more energy even if you turn it back on in 5 minutes. if you're not going to use your computer for a few hours, turn it off. keeping things unplugged also helps save energy, because when things are plugged they drain a little bit of energy. not much, but it does help.
when cooking try to eat "cold" foods (dishes that dont require the burners or oven). or try making things that only use the oven or a single burner, so you dont have alot of things on in the kitchen at once.
saving water saves energy too, and your water bill! turn the water off when you brush your teeth, only flush for poo or 2 rounds of pee, limit your showers to 10 minutes, etc.
2007-06-29 13:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by tapeface88 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Reduce, reuse, recycle will save money and energy. Ride your bike to a friends house or park instead of begging for a ride. Use a spray bottle to wet your hair down when coming inside from a hot day instead of cranking the A/C.
2016-05-18 22:22:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turning off lights when you're not using them. Keep the refrigerator closed as much as possible. Don't leave the tv running all day. Don't use the airconditioner so much. Fill up your washing machine all the way. Fill up your dishwasher all the way. These are just a few tips that might help you.
2007-07-02 16:23:42 · answer #3 · answered by Eugene 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get your energy lower by lessening on the things you use regularly like your television, if you use air condition try using it less turn off you lights at a certain time watch how you use your fans as well and others its the simples things that can be the biggest price to pay .
2007-07-01 16:00:45 · answer #4 · answered by Loyalty 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use the air conditioning less. Set the thermostat higher and run a fan if you feel warm. Fans use way less power.
2007-06-29 04:54:56 · answer #5 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
buy candles for light or buy the energy friendly bulbs and applainces.....recycle. use earthly friendly cleaners you find them in your local natures markets. or can but them online. do not use bleach on any thing. buy organic material i do and i never felt healthier or more earthly friendlier. good luck
2007-06-29 04:44:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eat your food raw, especially on hot days. Salad, raw veggies, raw fruits; avoid meat, it needs to be cooked and makes you feel hotter after you've eaten it.
2007-06-29 07:37:05 · answer #7 · answered by lucy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
make sur you trun light of be hind you only use the washing machine once a week dont use the dryer on hots days use the line
2007-06-29 06:52:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
make sure your house is:
insulated well !
windows air tight
entry doors air tight, use storm doors on them
service your heater each year
don't go in and out the door all the time. keep limited
floors insulated
shut off vents to rooms, you don't use......
2007-06-29 04:45:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋