Real Ways To Save Energy At Home

Real Ways To Lower Your Electric and Gas Bill

We have already discussed rising gasoline prices, and we’ve discussed the associated increase in groceries. However, your home utility bills are certain to spike just like gasoline prices do. In my part of the world we are just starting a long, hot summer, and that’s red alarm electricity bill time for us. Other parts of the world worry more about home heating. And of course, lighting and appliances, use energy all year long!

Of course, you can find hundreds of ways to save energy. I am listing the ways that cost very little to do.

Solar Lighting and Heating Has Arrived

OK, it is still very expensive to outfit your whole home for solar power, but many inexpensive solar powered devices are on the market. I saw very affordable solar powered outdoor lighting at my local target store, and then checked it out on EBay. Since I needed some outdoor lights for the evening, I made an order, and I’m very excited about it. The lights charge all day, and then automatically turn themselves on at dusk. They are simple to install since they do not need to be hooked up to the house’s electric system, and were a great buy.

Check out Solar Energy Products On EBay.

You can also find solar pool heaters and solar pool covers, rechargable solar flashlights, and solar battery chargers for pretty low prices now. If you aren’t quite ready to invest in a whole house solar energy system, you can start small.

Ceiling Fans for Summer and Winter

The US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is a great fan of ceiling fans, and I am working on getting them installed in every room of my house. In my own experience, they let me raise my thermostat by about 5 degrees in the summer, and still remain comfortable. They should turn counter-clockwise in the summer to pull hot air up, and they should turn clockwise in the winter to push hot air down.

Replace Your Light Bulbs as They Burn Out

Go ahead and buy a pack of the new energy efficent light bulbs and then use them to replace your burned out jurassic era bulbs. They last a lot longer, and they use up a lot less energy. Yes, they cost a bit more to start, but if you just start replacing the old glass bulbs as they go, you won’t feel it that much.

Change Filters!

Change or clean your air conditioner/furnace filters periodically. When you buy the fliter, it will usually tell you on the package how long they are expected to last. However, if you have pets, or kick up more then average dust because of construction, etc., then go ahead and change them more often. Clean filters will make your furnace and cooling system last longer, work more efficiently, and save energy!

Start Small and Save Big

Of course, remember your mom’s advice. She told you to shut off lights when you leave a room, refrain from leaving the fridge door open, and to, for goodness sake, shut the front door when you leave! Mom’s advice was still pretty good.

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