Hope you're having a good Monday. The rain from Fay wasn't as bad as expected thank goodness.
Did you know that on average, homeowners spend $1,300 a year on utility bills, according to the US Dept. of Energy. Several simple improvements can reduce utility bills 10% - 50%. Today I'm listing 6 tips you can use around your home for energy savings.
1. Turn off lights when not needed. Lighting can account for up to 10% of the electrical consumption in a household.
2. Weatherproof doors, windows and thresholds. Air leaks can cause 10 to 20 times as much heat or air conditioning loss.
3. Water leaks can account for 5% - 10% of additional residential consumption. A steady drip can waste 20 gallons a day. If you have a water well, utility bills will increase also. Repair leaky faucets promptly.
4. Wrap Hot Water Heaters with an Insulation Blanket. Save 4-9%.
5. Adjust thermostat from 70ºF to 65ºF during winter and reduce your utility bill by up to 21%. Lower to 60ºF, and save another 18%.
6. Use lower-watt Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs where possible. The initial cost is higher but you can save over $30 during the life of the bulb. CFL bulbs emit about the same amount of light as a standard bulb and generally last about 10 years. Uses 66% less energy. Great for those hard to reach areas.
These few, simple improvements, can save hundreds of dollars over time. Best of all the money saved can help pay for the fun things you enjoy in life. Start your savings now!
Larry
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Did you know that on average, homeowners spend $1,300 a year on utility bills, according to the US Dept. of Energy. Several simple improvements can reduce utility bills 10% - 50%. Today I'm listing 6 tips you can use around your home for energy savings.
1. Turn off lights when not needed. Lighting can account for up to 10% of the electrical consumption in a household.
2. Weatherproof doors, windows and thresholds. Air leaks can cause 10 to 20 times as much heat or air conditioning loss.
3. Water leaks can account for 5% - 10% of additional residential consumption. A steady drip can waste 20 gallons a day. If you have a water well, utility bills will increase also. Repair leaky faucets promptly.
4. Wrap Hot Water Heaters with an Insulation Blanket. Save 4-9%.
5. Adjust thermostat from 70ºF to 65ºF during winter and reduce your utility bill by up to 21%. Lower to 60ºF, and save another 18%.
6. Use lower-watt Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs where possible. The initial cost is higher but you can save over $30 during the life of the bulb. CFL bulbs emit about the same amount of light as a standard bulb and generally last about 10 years. Uses 66% less energy. Great for those hard to reach areas.
These few, simple improvements, can save hundreds of dollars over time. Best of all the money saved can help pay for the fun things you enjoy in life. Start your savings now!
Larry
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