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 Saving Energy

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   Switch off anything that uses electricity. If you're not currently using it, turn it off. This goes for lights, televisions, computers, printers, and so on.
   
   
   
   • Put timers on lamps that will turn off lamps at the same time on a daily basis. Timers like these can be found in hardware stores and they can be plugged into your lamp.
   • Make it a routine to shut off lights and electrical appliances whenever you leave a room.
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   Unplug. Leaving devices plugged in, such as laptop chargers or toasters, can eat up "phantom" energy. Even when an appliance is turned off, it may still use power. Try unplugging when possible.
   
   
   
   • If it will be at least 36 hours before you use it again, unplug it.
   • Turn lots of things off with a power strip. You can plug all your appliances in one area — say, your computer — into a power strip. Then when you're done using all appliances, simply turn the power strip off at the switch.
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   Use renewable energy sources. In the USA around 71% of electricity is produced by burning fossil fuels. Burning coal or other fuels emits greenhouse gases and pollution in the environment. An average home powered by a coal utility will burn 12,000 pounds of coal a year and will cause about the same amount of pollution as 2 cars. By using renewable energy as the primary power source, the reduction of pollution per household would be equivalent to that of planting 400 trees.
   
   
   
   • Many electric companies offer power from renewable sources (sometimes at a slightly higher fee). Another option is to rent solar panels, as these are becoming increasingly expensive. Contact your local energy provider for more information.
   • Encourage your congressional representatives to support environmental issues and renewable energy.
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   Trade in your dryer for a good old-fashioned clothesline. It makes your clothes smell nice and fresh, and, it's environmentally friendly. Tumble dryers are among the biggest energy users in most households, after the refrigerator and air conditioner. If you do use a dryer, make sure to keep the vent clear.
   
   
   
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   Run your air conditioner sparingly or not at all. Air conditioners use a great deal of electricity. Use natural ventilation or a fan to keep cool, as much as possible. If you do use your air conditioner, set it to a higher temperature.
   
   
   
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   Switch to compact florescent or LED light bulbs. While these cost more, they are also longer lasting than conventional light bulbs, and they use only one-quarter of the energy. Environmental LED lighting may cost more money, but last almost a lifetime and are even more efficient than CFL's.
   
   
   
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   Get skylights. These windows go on your ceiling to provide more light, reducing the electric light you use. Some types can even transfer sunlight into electricity.
   
   
   
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   Close doors after you leave a room. When you leave the house, or even when you have dinner downstairs, try to close the door to all the rooms you don't normally use or need. Doing this often will save a lot of excess heating or cooling that is needed to make your home warm.
   
   
   
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   Don't use electronic exercise machines. Instead of using exercise equipment, use a real bicycle (or a unicycle), or walk on your own two feet and get somewhere. Walking and push-ups work as well.
   
   
   
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    Load up that washing machine. If you need to do laundry, wash full loads. It saves water, electricity, and time to wash those clothes.
     
11. http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Save-the-Environment
12. 10/09/2013, 09:18