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Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency is the main solution when it comes to global warming, energy security and fossil fuel depletion.  Making homes, vehicles, and businesses more efficient in their use of energy will allow us to rely upon energy resources in the future.  By using techniques that will allow a little bit of energy go a long way it will ensure that our environment and energy sources stay safe.  Some basic examples of efficiency is insulating your home so that it will use less energy to heat and cool.  Using fluorescent lights or skylights to light your home or office is also an environmentally friendly idea.  Efficiency is a proven method for building economies in a cost effective and environmentally sound manner. 

There are many things you can change in your home that will promote energy efficiency. 

Appliances:  There are many modern energy-efficient appliances that use notably less energy than their traditional model counterparts.  There are ovens, stoves, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators and even clothes washers and dryers that use up to  40% less energy. 

Architecture:  The structure of your home, or office building, can make it extremely energy efficient.  Placing windows that face south and sky lights will lower your use of energy for lighting as well as heat.  There are many thinks that can make buildings more energy efficient from design of the house to promote air flow to the right color of paint to absorb the most heat. 

Vehicles:  There are several ways to enhance your vehicles energy efficiency.  Improving  your vehicles aero dynamics will minimize the use of fuel which is extremely beneficial, not only in cost, but to the environment.  Other things you can do to minimize the use of fuel are reducing the weight of your vehicle, purchase advanced tires that decrease friction and roll resistance, also replacing a clogged air filter can improve fuel consumption almost 10%.  The newest trend of hybrid and electric cars have proven to be extremely beneficial to the environment and are great ways to save our non renewable resources. 

Conservation:  To promote efficiency in your daily life, regardless of your home, vehicle or office there are many things you can do. 

                -Turn off all lights, tv’s, radios, computers, or other devices that are not being used
                -Unplug things that are not used on a regular basis
                -Do not leave your heating or cooling systems running constantly
                -Do not leave your vehicle in idol for long periods of time
                -Change the oil and filters of your vehicle often
                -Make sure the tires on your vehicle are at the right pressure

 

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