Cleaner Planet Plan
Energy Efficiency Blitz
I have recently taken to trailing my two girls around the house to find out exactly where all my and my husband’s efforts to save power are being undone. It’s amazing just how quickly they can have every light in the house blazing, the TV blaring to non-existent viewers and all their electronic toys plugged in!
I’m trying to teach them the concept of energy efficiency, but results have been minimal so far. My quest to save energy has however unearthed some useful tips that you can implement at home.
- Turn off your computer at night instead of leaving it in sleep-mode – this gives it a chance to re-boot and you’ll be saving energy
- Unless you’re baking, don’t pre-heat the oven, just turn it on when you put your meal in
- If you have a heat pump raise the temperature setting two degrees higher in summer and lower it two degrees in winter – this will save about 20% of the energy usage!*
- If it’s absolutely necessary to use a heated towel rail install a timer and set it for two hours activity a day – you could save $100 per towel rail every year!**
- Place heaters away from windows so they heat rooms more effectively
- Put an extra blanket on the bed instead of using an electric blanket in winter
- When cooking place small pots on small elements, large pots on large elements and make sure all lids fit well
How do you achieve energy efficiency? Let us know by commenting below.
* http://www.50waystohelp.com/
** https://www.genesisenergy.co.nz/genesis/energy-efficiency/at-home/at-home.cfm?gclid=CLeUjt-GvKkCFZIDHAod6mBvfA#Savings at no cost
