Some energy tips from SRP
»From the energy part of the brain.
Is it possible for an energy company to advocate power conversation in the household? A brochure from SRP sure makes me think so.
- Every degree you raise your thermostat saves you approximately 2-3% on cooling costs. Crush your energy bill by installing a programmable thermostat. Set it between 78°F (23.8°C) and 80°F (26.6°C) degrees when home and 85°F (29.4°C) or higher when away. Use a ceiling fan if possible.
- Keep it cool with electric bills. Place sun screens over windows and save on air-conditioning. Shaded windows can save up to 25% of the cost of air-conditioning, when compared to unshaded windows.
- Run your dryer during morning or late evening to avoid adding heat to your home when it’s warmest out. Keep it cool. Dry clothes during the cooler part of the day.
- Nearly 90% of energy used to wash clothes goes to heat water. Defeat the enemy of inefficiency in laundry. Wash in cold water when possible. BONUS: Your clothes don’t shrink.
- Compact fluorescent bulbs use 75% less energy and last up to 10 times longer. Don’t be lured in by energy-wasting glow of incandescent light. Use compact fluorescent bulbs. Ikea sells bulbs that require fewer watts but provide just as bright light
Just doing my part to reduce my daily energy consumption.