Energy Conservation

Energy Conservation is often overlooked, but it is indeed the first step to lower energy bills and energy independence.

With a little knowledge and no impact to your lifestyle it is possible to -

Here are 10 easy ways to start saving money today:

Energy Conservation Tips:

1. Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents light lamps (CFLs).

2. Turn lights off in unused rooms and install sensor lights outside.

3. Air-dry your clothes outside or on an indoor clothes dryer instead of using the tumble dryer. Use the cool cycle if you absolutely must.

4. Take shorter showers. You’ll not only save energy - you’ll also save precious water.

5. Wash your clothes in cold water. And only full loads at a time.

6. Use the microwave more. Great for steaming vegetables.

7. Turn computers, TVs, radios and stereos off when not in use. Energy is still being used even on stand-by.

8. Insulate doors, windows, floors, ceilings and walls to stop warmth from escaping or heat from entering your home. You’ll require less electricity for heating and cooling.

9. Wrap insulation around your hot water system and it’s pipes. Set the thermostat at a comfortable 115° F.

10. And the most important consideration of them all -

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The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy published a great resource called: Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings: All New Listings of the Most Efficient Products that you can buy for a mere $8.95.

If you’re serious about energy conservation this book is a must. Click on the "Buy from Amazon" button below to Buy it NOW!.

Some Editorial Reviews about the Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings:

The Consumer's Guide to Effective Environmental Choices
An indispensible handbook for consumers who want to reduce their home energy use.

Tips For Planet Earth
The most comprehensive guide to saving money and the environment available today.

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Alex Wilson and John Morrill have assembled a comprehensive guide to energy conservation techniques and devices with two goals in mind: save consumers money and save Earth in the process. Wilson and Morrill offer consumers the latest techniques for making their homes more efficient, comfortable, and cheaper to live in, and they supply energy ratings for appliances, light bulbs, water heaters, windows, heating systems, and more. The language is clear and entertaining; you needn't to be a technician or an engineer to understand the suggestions and analyses. Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings will prove incredibly useful for people who are about to build a home or remodel, or who simply want to get the most bang for their buck and not waste energy or foul the environment.

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