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5 Simple Energy Saving Tips: Save Energy at Home Easily
Author: Prerna Malik
Going green does not have to be tough or challenging. In fact, you can start today and make a difference to the planet by taking some simple energy saving steps right at home. According to the U.S Department of Energy, homes that are energy-efficient are inexpensive to own, operate, and maintain. So, go green with five of the easiest ways for saving energy in the home.
- Save Energy in the Home by Air Drying Your Laundry
Air drying your laundry is a cheap way to save energy and money by avoiding the dryer. According to Project Laundry List, a nonprofit organization for air drying and cold washing, use of the dryer accounts for more than six percent of most people’s electric bills. You can also use the natural disinfecting and bleaching properties of the sunlight to kill germs and get out stains in an eco-friendly manner. - Work Smarter to Save Energy
Using a laptop instead of a desktop is not only convenient but also a great way of saving energy in the home. A simple step like this will not only help you work easily, but also cuts down electrical use by almost three-quarters. Turn off and unplug the laptop at the end of the day. In fact, do this for all appliances in your house and home office. - Lights Off for Saving Energy in the House
Turn off lights when you’re not using them, and encourage children to do the same. Open up drapes during the day to let natural light in. Avoid using halogen lamps because, besides being energy consumers, they induce heat and can be a potential fire hazard. If you switch to compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), you will use 60 percent less energy per bulb. - Energy-saving Tips for the Kitchen
The kitchen can be a great place to start saving energy. Use the right-size pot on the stove burners. According to the Energy Star @Home website, “using a six-inch pot on an eight-inch burner wastes over forty percent of the burner’s heat.” Cover pots while cooking to avoid escaping heat; this will cook food faster as well. Avoid using energy by preheating the oven for baking everything. Instead, preheat only when you bake breads. - Save Money and Energy for Staying Cool
In the warm summer months, you may be tempted to keep the air-conditioning on at its chilliest best. While that may keep you cool, it heats up the planet. Instead, use a fan first, remove or reduce heat-inducing activities in the house, keep windows open for natural ventilation, and reduce harsh sunlight from warming up the house by using thicker drapes and cool down naturally.
Simple energy saving tips like these will not only help you contribute to the well-being of the planet, but also save you some money in the long run. So, go ahead - go green and save some green too!
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