45 Energy Saving Tips

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Save Energy & Reduce CO2 offsets

If you manage to save any kind of energy, either it is electric or chemical (fuel), etc you will
reduce CO2 offsets. Why? Because the majority of the energy producers still use
conventional sources of energy. Also, any activity that involves transportation of any kind
will emit greenhouse gases to the atmosphere.

1. Reduce heater's room temperature

For each extra degree (Celsius) of temperature, your heater will consume 7 to 11%
more energy. Adjust it to 18degrees which is also better for your health.

2. Install a programmable thermostat

You will be able to control the heater's temperature during specific hours every day.

3. Insulate your house

Loss of heat is loss of energy.

4. Fix air leaks

5. Close the chimney of the fireplace when you don't use it

It is designed to drive smoke (hot air) out of the house!

6. Get an energy audit to advice you about the necessary fixes and insulation

7. Install energy efficient windows

8. Install storm windows

In cold climates they may save up to 50% of energy loss of your current windows
during the winter.

9. Shade the windows properly

A tent outside the window will prevent more solar energy to enter the house that a
curtain.

10. Plant deciduous trees to shade your house.

During the winter they will loose their leaves and allow sunlight penetrate the house.

11. Mount aluminum sheets behind your space heaters

It will reflect the thermal energy in the room, not on the wall.

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12. Put the refrigerator far from any heat sources

13. Don't overload the fridge

14. Don't put hot food in the fridge

It will drain energy for no reason. Leave it out until it gets to the room temperature
before putting it in the fridge.

15. Tidy up your fridge

Firstly, you will need less time with the door open until you find what you need.
Secondly, the frost will be distributed better.

16. Keep your fridge clean

You can save up to 30% of loss of energy by cleaning the dust from the back of your
refrigerator. Also, clean it from the ice which reduces its performance.

17. Switch off the lights where you don't need them

18. Use CFLs

Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs are way more economic. Save up to 70% of
electricity costs for lighting.

19. Look for Energy Star qualified appliances

20. Use the “eco” mode to reduce your appliances electricity consumption

21. Don't use the air-conditioner with the windows open

22. Clean the air-conditioner's filters regularly

23. Shade your air-conditioner's compressors properly

They will use 10% less energy.

24. Walk, walk, walk

Walk to the supermarket, walk to the school, walk and save energy.

25. Drive slower to reduce emissions

Aggressive driving consumes more fuel.

26. Don't pre-heat the car engine.

Instead, you can drive at low velocities during the first minutes until the engine is
properly heated.

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27. Keep your car tires pressure at the proposed limits.

This will save you fuels and it will make your car safer too.

28. Go Hybrid
Hybrid cars produce less greenhouse gases. Check out the local funds and buy one
at a better price

OR

29. Buy an electric car

30. Use public means of transport

31. Buy proper cookware

Make sure that your pans and the other kitchenware fix properly on the cooker.
Otherwise you will loose energy for no reason.

32. Turn the cooker off before the food is finished

It will remain hot for a little and the food will be cooked without wasting any energy.

33. Don't use a cloth dryer

It consumes too much energy. Remember, sun can be a really good friend if used
properly.

34. Wash your clothes on lower temperature

Avoid energy loss when possible.

35. Don't leave electronics on stand-by mode

They will not stop using electricity. Use a plug-board with a switch to completely
switch off all appliances.

36. Say no to screen savers

Turn the monitor off instead.

37. A plugged charger will consume energy even when it is not connected to the
device

38. Go Local
Avoid transportation to far away distances if you can do the same thing nearby.
Choose a local supermarket, buy from the bakery of the neighborhood.
Also prefer local products to reduce the CO2 emissions cause to their transportation.

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39. Go On-line
Make your bank or any other transactions using the Internet. This will save you time
and transportation costs too.

40. Don't use the microwave oven to defrost food

Instead, you can just leave it at room temperature for a little bit longer.

41. Go Passive
Using the sun properly can save you lots of money.

42. Use solar water heaters

They provide free hot water.

43. Maintain your water heater regularly

Badly maintained heaters consume way more electricity.

44. Insulate your water pipes

45. Install a Green Roof

It will save you lots of energy along with multiple other advantages it provides.

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