14 DAY TRIAL // The American Government's officials stated the fact that increased levels of energy consumption nowadays represent one of the most alarming issues.
In order to replace the traditional sources of energy, which might soon turn their backs on us, many companies managed to make profit by joining forces on the market of alternative, renewable sources of energy. This proves a new path towards adopting an eco-friendly conduct.
While governments and enterprises struggle to develop earth-friendly strategies regarding the matter of power usage, individuals may show their concern towards this serious issue by decreasing the amount of energy they use in order to complete their daily tasks.
People aren't always aware of how much energy they can waste while doing chores around the house. They might be able to improve their activities while also saving energy by investing in power saving devices, or adding extra features to the items they already own, to make sure nothing is wasted.
There are a few simple steps which can help people improve their attitude towards the environment while saving some extra dollars.
For example, a lot of money and energy will be saved if you decrease your water heater's temperature to 120°F. Following the same path, you might want to consider lowering your thermostat in winter.
Also, even though it might seem a lot easier to just put your dirty clothes in the washing machine, think about the benefits of washing them with cold water instead.
Also, make sure your showerheads are working properly, take care of the air leaks around your home and insulate your HVAC ducts, attic, water heater and every other space or device which you think is not working efficiently in your house.
In matters such as preserving energy, your worst enemy might be sitting in your living room. I'm talking about your TV set, which might need your intervention in order to work efficiently. Make sure you choose the “home” setting. After that, replace“dynamic”, “sports,” or “vivid” mode, with “standard,” “movie,” or “cinema” mode.
Studies have established that such a simple action can reduce energy consumption with up to 50%. For even better results, invest in a smart plug strip, which will make sure that once you turn off the main device you will be able to shut down most of the other devices around the house.
In order to preserve sunlight, which will help you heat your place at no costs, leave open the curtains on south facing windows. Remember to close them at night, when the temperatures decrease.
These are very easy-to- follow steps, but if you feel like you haven't done enough so far for your budget and your eco-friendly ideals, applying to a home-energy audit should be the perfect strategy for you.