Don’t just go green on St. Patrick’s Day. Challenge yourself to be green all month long, with these 30 low-cost/no-cost energy-saving tips!
- Don’t let water run while brushing your teeth.
- Limit shower length to 5-7 minutes.
- Clean your dryer’s lint trap before each load.
- Let hot food cool before storing in the refrigerator.
- Use outdoor security lights with a photocell and/or motion sensor.
- Turn large-screen TVs off completely when not in use.
- Make sure drapes and shades are open during the day to catch free solar heat in the winter.
- Install low-flow showerheads.
- Dry consecutive loads to harvest heat remaining in dryer from the last load.
- If you are heating water to cook, use hot tap water instead of cold.
- Turn off any unnecessary lighting.
- Ensure all new appliances you purchase are ENERGY STAR® approved.
- Change HVAC filters monthly.
- Insulate the attic access door.
- Set water heater temperature to no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Always use the cold-water rinse when doing laundry.
- Unplug unused refrigerators or freezers.
- Replace any light bulb that burns more than one hour per day with its equivalent compact fluorescent lamp.
- Unplug battery chargers when not needed.
- Turn computers and monitors off when not in use.
- Caulk along baseboards with a clear sealant.
- Keep your garage door down. A warmer garage in the winter and a cooler garage in the summer will save energy.
- Fix dripping faucets.
- When cooking on the range, use pot lids to help food cook faster.
- Remember to turn off hair curling irons and hot rollers.
- Turn off coffee maker when not in use.
- Set thermostats to 78 degrees Fahrenheit in summer; 68 degrees in winter.
- Do not close off rooms that are conditioned by forced-air systems.
- Use cold water for garbage disposal.
- Only run fully-loaded dishwasher.
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