10 Ways To Conserve Energy

1. Replace old light bulbs with energy saving fluorescent bulbs. They may cost more, but will save you much more in the long run.

2. Turn off all electronic devices that are not in use. Not only turn them off but try to remember to unplug them. You will be surprised how much you will save with this simple step!

3. Air dry your dishes. When washing in a dish washer, the heat generated during the wash cycle is more than enough to dry your dishes.

4. Clean or replace air filters regularly. This can vary depending on the filter you are using. It's important to follow the instruction found on the packaging. If you no longer have it, here are some basic guidelines:

• Deep Pleated = Once or twice a year


• Ordinary Flat or Pleated = 2-3 Months


• Traditional Fiberglass/Polyester = Monthly

It is also important that your air filter fits properly and air is moving through it and not around it.

5. Close vents and doors in unused rooms. No need to cool or warm areas that people are not in.

6. Weather strip doors and windows! Weather stripping is an inexpensive alternative to replacing windows and will save you hundreds of dollars!

7. Wash clothes in cold water. Believe it or not cold water does clean, and many laundry soap manufacturers now offer soaps specifically made for washing clothes in cold water.

8. Repair or replace leaky faucets. A leaky faucet waste upwards of 30,000 gallons of water a year. Thats right, imagine what you would be saving with a quick fix!

9. Wash clothes in the morning or evening when its cooler. Sounds silly but the heat generated by the dryer will warm the house and in the summer months your air conditioner will use more energy to cool your home.

10. When shopping for new appliances invest in Energy Star. Energy Star appliances are not by any means cheap, but the upfront cost will pay for it self ten fold in the amount of energy you will be saving over time.

Apply just some of these 10 ways to conserve energy and watch your utility bills decrease!

As I sit here reading through my lens during the cold winter months, I can't help but think of what I did this year that impacted my energy consumption! Just wanted to share with you all...

I live in an older house, 28 years young this year! I have a wonderful living room with five tall windows, however when the snow started to fall this year I felt the temperatures drop in my house. Every time the wind blew, it seemed as if my windows did not exist! With 4 small kids I found myself constantly at the thermostat turning it up just trying to find a happy medium! Needless to say, my gas bill skyrocketed. Something had to give!

So I made an investment, replaced my windows! But I didn't stop there... I insulated my attack and the siding on my house... It was a pretty penny, but well worth the investment. I will enjoy the energy savings for many years to come!

Oh yeah! One of the best parts! My local gas company offers rebates for making these changes! Love it!!! If your looking to make you home more energy efficient call your local companies and see what incentives they offer! It's well worth it!

The tips above will help you save money, one penny at a time! No really, you will be surprised how much you can save once you have implemented the 10 ways to conserve energy. Not only will your utility bills decrease you can feel great about leaving a positive impact on our environment. Every person is just a small piece in the puzzle, but EVERY piece counts!

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Hope you find the tips useful! I know that we all can make small changes that will not only save us money but help save our environment!

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We all leave our footprints on this earth, lets start making changes that will positively impact generations to come!