Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 7:00 am
Saving energy has many benefits. There are many ways to use energy more efficiently at home. Here are some simple, free ways you can manage your energy consumption:
- Run your heating for just one hour less every day
- Keep the air flow vents on your electric heaters clean
- Turn down your thermostat by one degree
- Shut out the night and keep in the heat, but make sure you don’t drape your curtains over radiators as this sends heat straight out of your windows
- Don’t set the thermostat too high – 60°C/140°F is fine for a hot bath or wash
- Take a shower – it’s faster, cheaper and more efficient than your bath
- Put the plug in – running that hot tap costs money and wastes water
- Fix that drip – leaks waste a lot more water than you think
Monday, May 6th, 2013 at 9:21 am
The City of Tallahassee Utility Services recently offered summer energy saving tips for every household. Here are the top ten:
- Close shades, drapes and blinds during the day
- Wear lightweight clothing
- Set the air conditioning thermostat at 78 degrees or higher
- Don’t choose a lower air conditioning temperature when you first turn it on
- When weather is mild, use fans instead of the air conditioner
- If you have ceiling fans, run the fans and the air conditioner at the same time
- Use a microwave instead of the range/oven
- Keep windows and doors closed while air conditioning
- Change the air conditioner’s air filter monthly during heavy use
- Arrange items in your refrigerator for quick removal and return
