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Showing posts with label Alliance to Save Energy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alliance to Save Energy. Show all posts

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Low Cost Energy Saving Tips !

In an earlier post I wrote about some free energy savings tips. Once you have covered these basics it is time to move on to some that are, while not free, are low cost ... and further ways to save energy.

"Install low-flow showerheads and sink aerators, ... Seal and weatherstrip your windows and doors, ... Add ... pre-cut pipe insulation to exposed pipes, ... look for the ENERGY STAR® label, found on more than 40 different products, ... Replace your five most used light bulbs with ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent bulbs to save $60 each year in energy costs."



Via: Alliance to Save Energy LINK

Friday, May 15, 2009

No cost Energy Saving Tips !

The Alliance to Save Energy has a number of energy savings tips ... in this post I'll cover those that are free of cost -- and fairly easy to do ...

Read on for more a summary - click the link below for more details >>>

"Turn off everything not in use ..., Check the furnace or air conditioner (AC) filter each month, and clean or replace it as needed ... During hot months, keep window coverings closed on the south, east, and west windows. In winter, let the sun in., ... Activate "sleep" features on computers ... Turn off equipment during longer periods of non-use ... , cold water washing of laundry ..."



Via: Alliance to Save Energy LINK