Power Your Home, Naturally, with Renewable Energy
Power Your Home, Naturally, with Renewable Energy
The easiest way to take advantage of solar power is to buy electricity generated by renewable sources from your local utility. However, it is easy, responsible, and efficient to contribute your own renewable energy to the grid. Talk to us, here at Nth Degree Energy to find the best options for your individual home’s solar capabilities ans needs.
Download Energy Saving PDF from the EERE (US Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renweable Energy) website.
Start Saving Today with these easy tips:
- Set your thermostat comfortably low in the winter and comfortably high in the summer. Install a programmable thermostat that is compatible with your heating and cooling system.
- Use compact fluorescent light bulbs.
- Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher’s drying cycle.
- Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use.
- Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power).
- Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120° F.
- Take short showers instead of baths.
- Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.
- Drive sensibly. Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gasoline.
- Look for the ENERGY STAR ® label on home appliances and products. ENERGY STAR ® products meet strict efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy .
Track Your Energy Costs with a Home Energy Audit
An energy audit will show you which areas of your home use the most energy and help you decide the most effective way to reduce energy costs. You can conduct a simple audit yourself, contact your local utility, or call an independent energy auditor for a more comprehensive examination. Check your home’s insulation levels, and check for open fireplace dampers. Look for holes or cracks around doors, light and plumbing fixtures, and other places where air may leak into or out of your home. Make sure your appliances and heating and cooling systems are properly maintained, and study your family’s lighting needs and use patterns, paying special attention to high-use areas. Check out Your Home’s Energy Use for more tips.
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