- Adjust your day-to-day behaviors.
- Replace your light bulbs.
- Use smart power strips.
- Install a programmable thermostat.
- Use energy efficient appliances.
- Reduce water heating expenses.
- Install energy efficient windows.
- Upgrade your HVAC system.
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What are 7 ways to conserve energy?
- Purchase ENERGY STAR certified appliances and light bulbs. …
- Wash clothes in cold water. …
- ENERGY STAR Fun Fact: Water heating makes up about 90% of the energy it takes to operate a clothes washer. …
- Make some changes in the bathroom. …
- Seal up the cracks. …
- Take energy savings to the kitchen.
What are 5 ways we can help conserve energy?
- Unplug your appliances before you go to bed. Even while your devices are turned off, they can suck electricity from your outlet. …
- Wash your dishes by hand. …
- Turn on your ceiling fans. …
- Turn the lights off in unoccupied rooms. …
- Shut your computer down when you are done with it.
What are 6 ways to conserve energy?
- Take advantage of a home energy audit. …
- Repair any electrical issues in the home. …
- Invest in energy-efficient appliances for the home. …
- Use power strips wherever possible. …
- Switch to LED light bulbs. …
- Set the water heater to the lowest comfortable setting. …
- Do laundry efficiently.
What are 20 ways to save energy?
- Insulate Your Home. …
- Leave Your Car At Home. …
- Weatherproof Your Home. …
- Plant Shade Trees in Your Garden. …
- Replace Your Windows. …
- Switch Your Light Bulbs. …
- Target Your Employer. …
- Do Not Overheat Your Rooms.
What are 10 ways to save energy?
- Adjust your day-to-day behaviors.
- Replace your light bulbs.
- Use smart power strips.
- Install a programmable thermostat.
- Use energy efficient appliances.
- Reduce water heating expenses.
- Install energy efficient windows.
- Upgrade your HVAC system.
How can I conserve energy at home?
- Utilize Natural Light.
- Turn Off Lights and Electronics When You Aren't Using Them.
- Replace Traditional Light Bulbs with LEDs.
- Get a Smart Thermostat.
- Ensure Your Home is Properly Insulated.
- Put Decorative Lights on a Timer.
- Identify and Unplug Energy Vampires.
- Reduce Appliance Use.
What are two ways to conserve water?
- Check your toilet for leaks. …
- Stop using your toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket. …
- Put a plastic bottle in your toilet tank. …
- Take shorter showers. …
- Install
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shower heads or flow restrictors. … - Take baths. …
- Turn off the
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while shaving.
What are the 5 sources of energy?
- Solar Energy. The primary source of energy is the sun. …
- Wind Energy. Wind power is becoming more and more common. …
- Geothermal Energy. Source: Canva. …
- Hydrogen Energy. …
- Tidal Energy. …
- Wave Energy. …
- Hydroelectric Energy. …
- Biomass Energy.
What uses most electricity in a home?
- Air Conditioning & Heating. Your HVAC system uses the most energy of any single appliance or system at 46 percent of the average U.S. home's energy consumption. …
- Water Heating. …
- Appliances. …
- Lighting. …
- Television and Media Equipment.
How can we reduce energy?
- Shutdown your computer. Computers are some of the biggest energy users in office buildings. …
- Choose the right light. …
- Eliminate vampire power: unplug idle electronics. …
- Use a power strip to reduce your plug load. …
- Turn off the lights.
How can I lower my electric bill tricks?
- Turn off lights when not required.
- Consider employing infrared sensors, motion sensors, automatic timers, dimmers and solar cells wherever applicable, to switch on/off lighting circuits.
- Use task lighting. …
- Dust your tube lights and lamps regularly.
How can we save energy from TV?
- Buy an LED TV. …
- Turn It Off. …
- Set the Backlight to Normal or Low. …
- Turn on the Sleeping Mode. …
- Adjust the Contrast.
How can I keep my energy bill low?
- Check seals on windows, doors and appliances.
- Fix leaky ductwork.
- Give your thermostat a nudge.
- Adjust your fridge and freezer temperature.
- Take shorter showers.
- Replace your showerhead.
- Don't wash clothes in hot water.
- Fix leaky faucets.
What are 10 ways to conserve water?
- Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth.
- Only run the washing machine and dishwasher when you have a full load.
- Use a low flow shower head and faucet aerators.
- Fix leaks.
- Install a dual flush or low flow toilet or put a conversion kit on your existing toilet.
What are the steps to conserve water?
- Use a bowl in the sink when washing fruit, vegetables of dishes. …
- Fill a jug of water and put it in the fridge for when you want a cool drink.
- Turn off the tap when you clean your teeth. …
- Wait until you have a full load before using your washing machine or your dishwasher.