Did you know you can save as much as 10% a year on heating and cooling costs by adjusting your thermostat automatically via a programmable thermostat?
We all love to save money and the good thing about conserving energy is that you save the cash in your pocket at the same time!
Check out these other great tips for saving the planet and your pocketbook:
- Ensure you have adequate insulation in your attic
- Install weather stripping around windows and doors
- Add solar window film to deflect sunlight on south and west-facing windows
- Replace fluorescent or incandescent light bulbs with long-lasting LED bulbs
- Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher's heated drying cycle and only start it when you have a full load
- Plug home electronics and appliances into power strips and turn the power strips off when equipment is not in use
- Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120°F
- Take short showers instead of baths which use more hot water
- Wash clothes in cold water and only with a full load
- Install motion detectors on lights to ensure they aren’t left on when leaving the room
- Purchase Energy-Star-labeled appliances which have stricter guidelines for energy efficiency
If we all do a few simple things, we’ll conserve energy and have more money — win-win!
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