Quick Tips To Cut Down Your Energy Costs
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In a controversial measure, the House recently approved higher standards that will make the nation more energy efficient. The traditional 100-watt bulbs will go off the market next year, followed over the next two years by lower-wattage bulbs.
If you want to go a step forward on your own, replace old incandescent bulbs with the compact fluorescent ones to save up to 40 a year.
And now that you are into replacing bulbs, save some more energy, and help the environment by following these other quick tips.The whole story can be found at http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/07/incandescent-light-bulb-hoarder-confesses-error-ways.php?campaignth_rss
Turn off lights and fans when leaving a room and don’t forget to turn off the TV when nobody is watching it.
Use a sweater instead of turning your A/C up. If away from home, make sure to set the temperature at 65 or cooler in the winter and 82 or warmer in the summer. Switching the A/C to auto can also save you a few bucks
And what about those little lights on your cell phone charger, iPod charger, your digital clocks and other electrical devices? They can add up to 5 percent of your energy cost.
Take a time each month to check your A/C filters. A clean filter keeps your unit running more efficiently. And then reduce your water heater temperature from 140 to 120 degrees, to save about 7 a month.
