Everyone, everywhere needs to do their bit for energy conservation. And, by following some simple rules, this can be very easy to implement. With whatever energy service provider you are using – IDT Energy, or any of the other big ones – conserving energy saves big bucks on bills. Now that we are well into the winter months, it is a good idea to really start making some changes.
First, get your home and office a programmable thermostat that can significantly reduce heating costs – in some cases up to 10 percent. When in the premises, it should be set at 20 C, but when sleeping our out of the house, this can be reduced to 18 C.
A seemingly obvious piece of advice (but one that is all-too-often missed) is to ensure your property is well insulated and protected against drafts. One easy way of doing this is to put in weatherstrip around doors, attic openings and air conditioning units. This can lead to a saving on around 30 percent of heating costs. As well, if the filter in the furnace is replaced every month and serviced professionally annually to ensure maximum running capacity, substantial energy savings will be made.
To save money on energy, if you use it during off-peak (i.e. cheaper) hours you could save money. If you are wondering how to do that without it impacting your life, think about the different times you can run your washer, dryer and dishwasher (it makes no difference to you if it’s on in the middle of the night, except for the financial savings you will enjoy).
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