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Being
energy efficient can save money on your energy utility bills. The high cost
of oil shows up quickly in your electricity, gas and oil. Use less to
reduce your bills.
One quick way to save
is to turn the temperature down on you hot water heater to 120F. Then turn
your house thermostat down 2 or 3 degrees for heating and up for cooling.
Even a couple of degrees can save up to 10%.
Here are some
additional suggestions:
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Visit
the
U.S. Department of Energy site for many suggestions on how to save
energy and money today. Other countries have similar sites.
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Consider
using
Energy Star products and home improvements
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Use this
online measure to see how you are doing
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Have an
energy audit done on your home. An energy audit will show you where you
are losing energy and money and make suggestions for improvement.
Improvements include recommendations for energy efficient appliances,
lighting, air leakage, insulation, heating and cooling and more.
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Take
advantage of government and utility sponsored programs to reduce energy
usage. Grants and low interest loans are widely available to help pay for
improvements.
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Buy
compact fluorescent light bulbs and replace your most commonly used
incandescent bulbs with these more energy efficient bulbs. Each bulb can
save about $30 over the life of the bulb.
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Turn off
the lights and appliances when you leave a room.
Reduced energy use not
only lowers your costs but it is also a good thing to do for the
environment. Conservation is a good thing all around. There are dozens of
things you can do around the home to save energy. Read up and take action.
The internet has great resources and there are good books on energy
conservation.
Here are 35 more
great ways to save money.
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