There are many simple ways that you can help preserve energy. Here are our top 10 ways that you can save energy at home.
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Recycle Paper
Every ton of recycled paper saves enough electricity to power a three bedroom house for an entire year. -
Turn Off Electronic Devices
Simply turning off your television, DVD player, stereo, and computer when you're not using them will save thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide a year. -
Use Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs
CFLs use 60% less energy than a regular bulb. This simple switch will save about 300 pounds of carbon dioxide a year. -
Choose Energy Efficient Appliances
Look for the Energy Star label on new appliances to choose the most efficient models. If each household in the U.S. replaced its existing appliances, we'd eliminate 175 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions every year! -
Plant a Tree
A single tree will absorb one ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime. Shade provided by trees can also reduce your air conditioning bill by 10 to 15%. -
Adjust Your Thermostat
Cool your home at 78 degrees or warmer with the thermostat fan switch on "auto." For additional savings raise your thermostat to 82 degrees or warmer when you're away from home. -
Clean or Replace Filters on Your Furnace and Air Conditioner
Cleaning a dirty air filter can save 350 pounds of carbon dioxide a year. -
Use Your Dishwasher
Use your dishwasher to conserve energy. Avoid pre-rinsing dishes to save up to $70 a year. -
Wash Clothes with Cold Water
Wash your clothes in cold water and save yourself up to $400 a year in utilities. -
Pay Bills Online
If each U.S. household viewed and paid its bills online, annual greenhouse gas emissions would drop by 2.1 million tons, we'd save more than 29 trillion BTUs of energy and reduce 1.7 billion pounds of waste a year.