1. Lower the indoor temperature a few degrees in winter. Set it even
lower to about 50 degrees when you on vacation. You'll save an
average of two percent per degree on your electrical bill.
2. Close off unused rooms and lower the temperature setting your thermostat
60 degrees of or adjusting the register. You'll save up to $60 per year.
3. Clean your furnace's fan with a soft brush and a vacuum often.
4. Open Shades and blinds to let sunlight during the day and close them
to reduce heat loss at night. For cooling, close them during the day.
5. Fill clothes washers and dishwasher for more efficient energy use, rather
than cleaning partial loads.
6. Skip the dishwasher drying cycle and cut 50% of energy use per cycle.
7. Wash clothes in cool water rather than hot water. 90% of total amount
of energy used goes into heating the water and 10% into operating the
actual appliance.
8. Clean clothes washer and dryer lint screens after every use.
9. Close fireplace damper when the fireplace isn't in use. If it's never used,
insulate the flue.
10. Turn off room air conditioners when you leave for about an hour or more.
You could quickly cool the room later.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
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2nd Step Into Going Green
Conserve Energy and Money
When turning your house green you need start focusing investments on projects
that cost little or no money. There are many energy saving strategies that require
small amount of skills. For example changing you lights, light bulbs, and installing
a programmable thermostat. Here some examples that will help you accomplish
you goals:
DO IT YOUR SELF
1.Replace Light Bulbs
Fluorescent bulb use only 1/3 to 1/2 as much energy as standard bulbs,
and also have a longer life span. Typically compact fluorescent bulbs cost
about $ 3 each. And will pay for them self's in about 6 months to a year.
you"ll be preventing your home from drafts and warm air leakage. Weather
striping a window or a door most often cost about $10 to $30 per opening.
And will pay for them self 's in about 1 to 3 years.
thermostat cost anywhere from $30 an well over $100. Typical payback ranges
anywhere from 6 months to 2 years.
4. Check Your Heating and Cooling Ducts for air leaks
By sealing off the joints and gaps you could save up to 10% on your
heating and cooling bills. The cost of sealing your ducks could cost
anywhere from $25 to $50. Typically will pay for it self in 1 to 2 years.
5. Install Light Controls
Motion sensors, switches, photocells, timers will shut off light automatically
when they're not needed.
6. Insulate Water Heater
Check owners manual or specifications to make sure a insulated blanket is
recommended for your model.
7. Change Furnace Filters
Every month filters need to be change.
When turning your house green you need start focusing investments on projects
that cost little or no money. There are many energy saving strategies that require
small amount of skills. For example changing you lights, light bulbs, and installing
a programmable thermostat. Here some examples that will help you accomplish
you goals:
DO IT YOUR SELF
1.Replace Light Bulbs
Fluorescent bulb use only 1/3 to 1/2 as much energy as standard bulbs,
and also have a longer life span. Typically compact fluorescent bulbs cost
about $ 3 each. And will pay for them self's in about 6 months to a year.
2. Replace Worn out Thresholds and Weather Seals
By replacing all of your weather striping around your windows and doorsyou"ll be preventing your home from drafts and warm air leakage. Weather
striping a window or a door most often cost about $10 to $30 per opening.
And will pay for them self 's in about 1 to 3 years.
3. Install a New Programmable Thermostat
You could you heating and cooling bills by up to 15%. The cost of a programmablethermostat cost anywhere from $30 an well over $100. Typical payback ranges
anywhere from 6 months to 2 years.
4. Check Your Heating and Cooling Ducts for air leaks
By sealing off the joints and gaps you could save up to 10% on your
heating and cooling bills. The cost of sealing your ducks could cost
anywhere from $25 to $50. Typically will pay for it self in 1 to 2 years.
5. Install Light Controls
Motion sensors, switches, photocells, timers will shut off light automatically
when they're not needed.
6. Insulate Water Heater
Check owners manual or specifications to make sure a insulated blanket is
recommended for your model.
7. Change Furnace Filters
Every month filters need to be change.
Monday, November 29, 2010
1st Step Into Going Green
Hire an Energy Auditor
Hiring a professional could cost you about $250 to $500 dollars. But it's worth
the money. The auditor could provide you with a good energy saving strategy, and
point out where to start.Call your local utility company to recommend you one, or in
some cases provided you with that service at no cost.
to be worthwhile, the estimated savings should cover the cost of the upgrade in about
seven years or less. You could start spending money in renovations that in the long
run wont provided you with much savings, and leave behind the ones that provide you
with the best possible result. A good train energy auditor should provide you with a
guide to accomplish your goals.
Hiring a professional could cost you about $250 to $500 dollars. But it's worth
the money. The auditor could provide you with a good energy saving strategy, and
point out where to start.Call your local utility company to recommend you one, or in
some cases provided you with that service at no cost.
The auditor may often check for and rate it's performance base on:
- Air leaks
- Insulation levels
- Condition of heating and cooling equipment
- Appliances
to be worthwhile, the estimated savings should cover the cost of the upgrade in about
seven years or less. You could start spending money in renovations that in the long
run wont provided you with much savings, and leave behind the ones that provide you
with the best possible result. A good train energy auditor should provide you with a
guide to accomplish your goals.
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GO GREEN! And Save ENERGY
According to http://homenergysaver.lbl.gov/consumer/ The
Yearly Energy Costs for Typical Homes in Seattle, Washington is:
Typical Home $2,189
Efficient Home $1,638
Importance of Residential Energy Use
$241 billion. That's how much is spent every consumers spend each year on energy for home use. About 1 in 5 of the nation's energy dollars is spent in homes. Energy efficiency improvements could cut this number by well over half.
90% of your time. That's the proportion of the average American's time spent indoors. The quality of indoor air is often worse than the air outside. Moisture and gasses from building materials are some of the many invisible sources of indoor air pollution. When done right, energy efficiency upgrades will also improve indoor air quality and make your home safer and more comfortable.
1.2 billion tons of greenhouse-gas emissions. That's what is emitted (as carbon dioxide) into the atmosphere as a byproduct of making the energy to power U.S. homes. Every single thing done to save energy at home trims these emissions.
Did you know that the typical U.S. family spends about $1,900 a year on home utility bills? Unfortunately, a large portion of that energy is wasted. And each year, electricity generated by fossil fuels for a single home puts more carbon dioxide into the air than two average cars.
Right in your own home, you have the power to reduce energy demand, and when you reduce demand, you cut the amount of resources, like coal and gas, needed to make energy—that means you create less greenhouse gas emissions, which keeps air cleaner for all of us...and saves on your utility bills! Plus, reducing energy use increases our energy security.
Yearly Energy Costs for Typical Homes in Seattle, Washington is:
Typical Home $2,189
Efficient Home $1,638
Importance of Residential Energy Use
$241 billion. That's how much is spent every consumers spend each year on energy for home use. About 1 in 5 of the nation's energy dollars is spent in homes. Energy efficiency improvements could cut this number by well over half.
90% of your time. That's the proportion of the average American's time spent indoors. The quality of indoor air is often worse than the air outside. Moisture and gasses from building materials are some of the many invisible sources of indoor air pollution. When done right, energy efficiency upgrades will also improve indoor air quality and make your home safer and more comfortable.
1.2 billion tons of greenhouse-gas emissions. That's what is emitted (as carbon dioxide) into the atmosphere as a byproduct of making the energy to power U.S. homes. Every single thing done to save energy at home trims these emissions.
Did you know that the typical U.S. family spends about $1,900 a year on home utility bills? Unfortunately, a large portion of that energy is wasted. And each year, electricity generated by fossil fuels for a single home puts more carbon dioxide into the air than two average cars.
Right in your own home, you have the power to reduce energy demand, and when you reduce demand, you cut the amount of resources, like coal and gas, needed to make energy—that means you create less greenhouse gas emissions, which keeps air cleaner for all of us...and saves on your utility bills! Plus, reducing energy use increases our energy security.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Book Of The Week
Home Maintenance for Dummies
Just about everyone I know owns at least one Dummies book. They really are well-written and informative, despite the title. This book is no different. It’s quite comprehensive and includes both pretty big fixes that you can DIY as well as tips for annual maintenance and inspections that will help you avoid costly repair bills. It includes EVERYTHING in your home, from the foundation to the roof and everything in between. However, I do wish it had more step-by-step instructions and illustrations. It’s very text-heavy.
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
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