Even while doing your laundry, you can learn key ways to save on your energy use. Believe it or not, 85-90% of the energy that you use while washing the clothes is for heating the water. If you do cold water washes and rinses, however, you’ll save a tremendous amount of this electricity. Whether you’re using IDT Energy or another energy supplier, you’ll have real savings with these tips.
Use your washing machine after 8pm, when the electricity demand is lower and make sure to only use the water level that you really need for the load you are doing. Only do the laundry when you have a full load and consider purchasing a smaller machine if you usually find that your laundry loads don’t fill the machine completely.
If you’re in the market for a new machine, look for one that is ENERGY STAR qualified, as it can reduce water use by almost 45% and energy use by about 65%.
Almost any energy company, like IDT Energy, would agree with the statement that using less energy can lower the monthly bill. It is relatively easy to conserve energy once you are aware of the appliances which consume the most power. One such appliance is the dryer- people often don’t realize how much electricity they use each day when they run it over and over again. Of course, using a clothesline during the summer months would conserve the most energy, however, many people don’t have a convenient location to use one, nor do they want to spend the extra time required to hang and remove the clothes.
The first way to conserve energy while using a dryer is to wring out the clothes in advance. This will help the drier work quickly and more efficiently. Sorting the clothes by weight will also increase the driers performance. Make sure not to overload it. The dryer uses more energy and works less efficiently when it is too full. If there are too many clothes that need to be dried, put one load in immediately after the other in order to take advantage of the energy that may still be lingering from the previous load. Also, make sure to clean the lint filter often, and vacuum the exhaust hose at least once a year.
If you are looking to purchase a new dryer, some have moisture sensors and will shut down the moment the clothes are dry.
Any boss knows that every dollar counts. The more that you can save money on your energy bill, the more you’ll have for employee benefits, company functioning and more. When evaluating your company’s energy use, consider switching suppliers to a company like IDT Energy if you live in a state with deregulated energy suppliers.
Do regular tuning of your heating and ventilation systems and regularly replace filters. Install ceiling fans wherever possible to help with air circulation and temperature regulation. If you are in the market to purchase new heating and ventilation units, choose ENERGY STAR ones and also use ENERGY STAR light bulbs and other equipment.
Make sure that water heater and supply pipes are insulated and install ceiling and wall insulation.
Learn some specific ways to decrease your hot water use, and to save money each month on your electricity bill. Whether you use IDT Energy or another company, these tips should help you to conserve hot water and to reduce your bill, even if only by a small amount.
Certainly, taking a shower takes less water than does taking a bath. You can save even more hot water in the shower by using a low-flow shower head. Make sure to turn your faucets all the way off when you finish using them and attach an aerator to the end of each faucet to reduce the flow rate of water by up to half.
Do your household cleaning with cold water – your floors do not need hot water to look clean!
It’s never too early to teach your children about energy conservation. This cute and informative video helps kids to understand what ENERGY STAR rated products are, what incandescent light bulbs are and what distinguishes them from compact fluorescent bulbs.
Certainly, there are many ways to work to save money on your electric bill, from switching to IDT Energy or another well priced source to using ENERGY STAR labeled bulbs. Learn more and start saving today!
Here is a very interesting article showing how even Wal-Mart is going green! According to the blog post, Wal-Mart has taken huge strides lately to use renewable resources –and even to encourage their suppliers to focus on going green. Read more about their efforts – it just might inspire the rest of us to reduce our carbon footprint!
With the longer days and lighter nights, there are some great ways that you can save on your energy bills during the summer months. IDT Energy wants you to enjoy your summertime fun – and to save money where you can doing so. Here are quick tips for energy conservation.
Did you know that gas lawn mowers cause more air pollution and smog than do electric mowers? Look into purchasing an electric lawn mower and enjoy the quieter experience while saving the environment. While a gas-powered leaf blower gets the job done in your garden, so does a broom in the driveway and a rake in the yard. They will save you money and offer your neighbors some added quiet.
Make sure to adjust your thermostat so that you aren’t pumping warm air into the house unnecessarily and adjust your outdoor timers to reflect the longer daylight hours.
With the longer days and lighter nights, there are some great ways that you can save on your energy bills during the summer months. IDT Energy wants you to enjoy your summertime fun – and to save money where you can doing so. Here are quick tips for energy conservation.