Help the Environment and your Bank Balance through your use of Electricity

Help the Environment and your Bank Balance through your use of Electricity

There are a number of ways in which we can save energy but whichever way we go about it the one fact that remains the same is we are reducing the demand for fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. By doing this it means we are helping the environment, which in turn means we are ensuring a lower emission of carbon dioxide (CO2), which is a prime contributor to global warming. So in terms of helping the environment and saving some money along the way what should you be doing when it comes to saving energy; in particular electricity?
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nTo really answer the above question you need to take a look at your property in a different manner, starting with the measures you should be taking to conserve energy. Insulating is the most effective way of conserving energy in your home and luckily there are a number of ways in which this can be achieved. Some prime examples of this are double glazing, attic insulation and floor board insulation; you basically need to take the appropriate steps to ensure that heat isn’t lost from your home. The end result of doing this means that the time dedicated to using aspects such as central heating and plug in radiators or electric blankets etc is dramatically reduced, saving you money as heat is contained for longer in your property.
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nIt is estimated that heating is one of the biggest uses of electricity but another contender comes in the form of appliances and unfortunately there are certain appliances within your home that need to be kept on, one of the biggest examples of this is your refrigerator. Your refrigerator accounts for 20% of your household electricity use. Thankfully there are a few steps that you can take to reduce this energy use down slightly, for example you should aim to set your refrigerator temperature as close to 37 degrees and your freezer as close to 3 degrees as possible, on top of this it is also important to ensure your energy saver switch is turned on.
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nThe more ways in which you can find to save electricity, the more you are helping the environment by saving energy and fossil fuels. This will also have an automatic effect on your bank balance for the fact it will cut the cost of your electricity bill. So to help you help the environment and your bank balance you should also aim to set your clothes washer to either a warmer or colder setting. It has been estimated that by switching your washer setting from hot to warm for two loads per week can save nearly 500 pounds of CO2 per year if you have an electric water heater, or 150 pounds for a gas heater.
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nThere are a number of advantages associated with cutting down on your use of electricity, you will be delivering long-term financial rewards and helping the environment but on top of this you will also be making your home a lot more comfortable, so what are you waiting for? Change your electricity habits and help change the environment today.
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Posted Date: 2009-11-05 00:18:03