SOME REALLY CHEAP & EFFECTIVE WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY?

Question by TomLover:
Some really cheap & effective ways to save energy?
I have a few ways to save money and energy (use fluorescent bulbs, use rags instead of paper towels) but are there any more? And if so, what are some REALLY good ways of motivating people to do these things? Like, I know people will use fluorescent light bulbs because they last longer and they save a lot of money.

——————————————

Answer by kcguy6935
Caulk drafty windows, caulk is cheap.
Weatherstripping around doors
TURN STUFF OFF/UNPLUG when not in use

——————————————
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Related Posts
Comments (4)

#1 written by hipp5
about 1 year ago

Quote

Walk or bike to get places. You’ll save on gas and wear on your car as well as getting exercise.
#2 written by peppersham
about 1 year ago

Quote

Dress for the weather.Always wash a full load of clothes.Take shorter showers and use less water to fill bathtub.Use water saving shower heads and toilets.Never leave water running while rinsing dishes,run your dish washer on full and air dry instead of the heat cycle.Not everyone can do everything but if we all did something positive then Yes over time we will save Energy rather it be electric,propane,natural gas.The reason most don’t is because of money,once you start saving,you also are saving at the utility then they will Simply raise their rates to make up the difference they are losing.This is very unfair but it is a fact in some states.That makes you not care too much.Because if I am going to save then I should see the reward of it not have to pay more because of it.Just a thought.
#3 written by environ
about 1 year ago

Quote

Hi There , These r some simple changes that can make real difference

Dress appropriately for the weather, and set your thermostat to the lowest possible comfortable setting. On winter nights, put an extra blanket on the bed and turn down your thermostat.

In summer, use fans whenever possible instead of air conditioning . Using fans to supplement air conditioning allows you to raise the thermostat temperature, using less energy. Fans use less energy than air conditioning.

Only heat or cool the rooms you need. Close vents and doors of unused rooms.

Seal and weatherstrip your windows and doors to ensure that you’re not wasting energy on heat or air conditioning that escapes through leaks to the outdoors.

Look for energy efficiency labels when buying new products such as TVs, furnaces, cell phones, refrigerators and air conditioners.

Replace yourlight bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. These light bulbs use two-thirds less energy and last up to 10 times longer.

Only use air conditioning to achieve neutral temperatures (24-25 degrees). Lower temperatures use significantly more energy
#4 written by GreenGal80
about 1 year ago

Quote

A few other ways to save energy are:
-take shorter showers (less heat for water)
-unplug your computer and appliances when you’re not using them
-wash your clothes in cold water
-only use your dishwasher when it’s completely full

You can find other energy-saving tactics here:
http://www.greenstudentu.com/Energy_Conservation.aspx