Saving Energy – And Money !
We all want to save money -
How often do you think of the fact that by saving energy you also save money! And you help the environment – talking about one stone and many birds at the same time…
here a few snippets from our book : Simply Living Debt Free
Wash full loads of clothes and dishes.
When possible, do not run the dishwasher just for a few items. If you want to clean a stray dish a soap dispenser with a scrub brush attached is perfect for this purpose.
Hang clothes on the line instead of drying them.
This will dramatically cut down on the energy used, as you will not be running the dryer nearly is often. Additional Tip: Clothes dry fastest on a hot, dry, sunny day.
Shut down your computer, television, car, and miscellaneous devices.
Any computer or electronic item will use up the most energy, so it is important to shut it down at night or during other times when you are not using them.
Use compact florescent light bulbs.
You usually get more usage for these for the price, as they last quite a bit longer than traditional bulbs.
Use power strips, and surge protectors.
Any large device that you have such as a DVD player, television, or computer should be plugged into a box such as this. Using these devices can cut your bill as much as 30%.
Bath or short shower?
If you absolutely cannot be content with taking a five-minute or ten-minute shower then you should consider taking a bath instead. It will save you money. However, if you take a shorter shower it would use less water than filling your tub with bath water.
More energy saving tips can be found on local and national government websites. You can also call energy savings hotlines for further advice. Yopu can also check out the ebook Simply Living Debt Free
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