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Summer Energy Saving Tips
| Posted on June 26, 2015 at 11:29 AM |
While we all look forward to the summer months for warmer weather, and
enjoying the great summer nights, higher energy bills are not welcomed. Whether
you are running your air conditioning more often, using more water to take
showers, or you’re using more electricity to run fans to get a cool breeze,
energy saving tips can help your pocket and the Earth. This summer before you
crank down the air conditioning another 10 degrees, look to these energy saving
tips to help you through this hot summer, your pocket will thank you! 1. Replace your outdated air conditioning or heat
pump unit:If you live in a home that is over 15 years old, it may be time to
consider purchasing a new unit that is more energy efficient. Look for units
that cost less to run and have energy approved program standards. Heat pumps have proven to be the most
efficient in both summer and winter months. 2. Alternate methods of cooking: Instead of using your oven every day, consider using your microwave or
grilling outside this summer. Heating your oven up daily adds more heat to your
interiors and therefore requires your air conditioning cooling system to work
harder and longer. If you do need to use your oven, consider baking in the
morning hours when your air conditioning may not need to be used and its cooler
outside. 3. Automate your thermostat: If you are still using a manual thermostat to adjust the air
conditioning in your home, consider replacing with an automatic one that can be
programmed to keep your home warmer when you are not home. Then in turn, you
can program it to come on before the family gets home. 4. Keep the hot sun out of your home: When leaving your home, or in times of the day when the sun is at its
hottest, pull your window treatments closed to block out warm rays. Your
interior spaces will feel cooler and your air conditioner won’t work as hard. 5. Give your air conditioning a break: Using a ceiling fan to move air around in your home instead of air
conditioning can give a much needed break to your air conditioning. Save energy
and cool your space down for less money with the use of oscillating room and
ceiling fans. 6. Take cooler and shorter showers: When taking a shower in your home, turn down the temperature of the hot
water to save energy. Decrease the duration of how long you stay in the shower
to save on your hot water tank usage. Consider installing a tankless water
heater to heat water only when needed, as opposed to an entire tank, which sits
in your garage, basement or utility space. 7. Install more energy efficient light bulbs: Change out your current incandescent bulbs to more efficient ones, for
example: compact fluorescent bulbs use less energy to use as well as emit a
brighter light. They also last longer, and therefore need to be replaced less
often, in turn saving you money. 8. Have you air conditioning unit serviced
regularly: Ensure that you keep your air filters changed
regularly per the manufacturer’s directions, and have a professional HVAC
maintenance person service your unit every year. This will help your investment
keep working properly for years into the future, while saving you money now. 9. Ensure your air conditioning ducts are sealed: Examine the ducts, and connections, as well as vents in your home to
ensure proper sealing and caulking between the connections. What’s the point in
cooling your home, if half of the cool air is cooling the attic? If you’re not
familiar with how to do this, have the HVAC maintenance person help you. 10. Spend more time outside of your home: Summertime is a perfect excuse to get out and enjoy it! From swimming
in community pools to having a picnic or getting exercise outdoors, spending
less time in your house will help your energy consumption bill. While you can’t
spend every minute outdoors, the summer weather should push you to the
outdoors. Saving energy this
summer shouldn’t be a major challenge. Use these 10 helpful energy saving tips
to protect your wallet, save the Earth and keep you and your family cool this
summer. There are hundreds of ways to save energy, do your part in making this
summer enjoyable for all, and by keeping your energy consumption to minimum
levels to give your pocket a break too! |
Categories: Summertime
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3:08 AM on March 23, 2018
Within the European Union the fight against climate change will also endure the renovation of the housing stock and the adoption of best practices in energy efficiency. The priorities defined by the European Commission are energy efficiency and renovation of energy efficient citizens.
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