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9 Quick Tips to Conserving Energy and Saving Money at Home

Energy conservation tipsWith higher energy costs contributing to additional expenses you don’t need, now is as good of a time as any to evaluate habits and routines around the home and use simple home conservation tips to help cut energy consumption and lower your utility bills. The best part is that many aspects of energy conservation won’t cost you a cent.

Here are 9 easy steps to conserving energy at home:

  • Cut down on hot-water washing and drying in two simple steps. First, wash with cold water as often as possible, and warm rather than hot, which according to the Department of Energy can cut your laundry energy usage nearly in half. Cut back on using an electric clothes dryer with an indoor drying rack or a simple outdoor clothes line.
  • Change out your old incandescent bulbs with low-energy-hogging compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) or low-energy hogging LED lights. You can use up to 75 percent less energy for lighting just by switching light bulbs.
  • Unplug electronics when not in use, as many devices still leak or draw power when plugged in.
  • Shut off lights as you leave a room, the house, or when not in use. Maximize natural lighting to reduce the need for artificial light during daylight hours.
  • Use caulking and weather stripping to ensure all door frames, windows and problematic air leaks are properly sealed up.
  • Consider hiring a professional energy auditor to inspect the structure and foundation, roof, HVAC, plumbing, and interior and exteriors. An energy audit will provide detailed information on areas of your home that do not meet minimum energy efficiency standards.
  • ENERGY STAR® appliances follow strict efficiency standards set by the Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, meaning you get appliances for your home that can drastically reduce energy consumption.
  • Lower cooling costs by installing curtains and drapes to shade from the sun, and use ceiling fans during cooler stages of the day rather than blasting the AC.
  • Invest in a programmable thermostat, which contains pre-programmed settings to help regulate your home’s temperature during peaks seasons like summer and winter, as well as when you are asleep or away.