How to Conserve Energy at Home

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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), when we conserve our energy resources, we help to keep our air and environment clean. Conserving energy also helps to protect our climate since it reduces the amount of green house gases we emit each day. Although it may seem like we must constantly use energy for the purposes of lighting our homes, using electronic equipment, and heating or cooling our homes, conserving energy at home can actually be easier than you think! The following is a list of 10 ways that you can conserve energy in your home:

• Turn off any lights that you are not using. This means turning off the light every time you leave the room for a period of time.
• Install dimmers, timers, or motion detectors on outdoor lighting systems so it only turns on when necessary. If you keep your lights on overnight, make sure to turn them off first thing in the morning.
• Change or clean your heating and cooling filters regularly to keep systems running efficiently. Make sure to get it inspected every year as well.
• Install a programmable thermostat to regulate your heating and cooling when you're not home.
• Plant trees outside of your windows in order to provide shade for your home on hot, summer days.
• Use washing machines and dishwashers only when you have a full load of items to be washed.
• Instead of ironing your clothes, remove clothes from the washing machine when they are slightly damp and hang them up to dry. This helps to reduce wrinkles and eliminates the need for ironing.
• Choose small appliances such as a toaster over larger ones such as an oven whenever possible.
• Bake with glass or ceramic pans - this allows you to set the temperature 25 degrees lower than a recipe calls for.
• When shopping for any appliance or electronic device, choose products that are labeled "Energy Star."

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When it comes to conserving energy at home, the possibilities are endless. And don't think your efforts will go unnoticed. By making just small changes to your everyday routine, you can make a difference!

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Ways To Conserve Energy While On Summer Vacation!

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Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

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Are you going on a vacation this summer? Will you be away from your home for a couple of days? Follow these simple steps to do your part in helping to go green! These few tips can help you conserve energy and save a few bucks while on the road!

Turn Down the Water Heater: For gas water heaters, turn the dial to the lowest setting but do not turn it all the way off. Your heater may even have a vacation or pilot mode- be sure to take advantage of that! For electric water heaters, flip the circuit breaker off before you leave.

Adjust Air Conditioning: If no one is going to be home, don’t leave your AC running. However, don’t turn it completely off. Set it at 85 degrees while you’re gone!

Put Lights On A Timer: If your lights are on a timer, you will cut down on cost and it will also appear to other that someone is home. If you’re using a timer, be careful when choosing light bulbs.

Refrigerator Reminders: Refrigerators take a tremendous amount of energy to run. So, depending on how long you’re going to be gone, you may want to consider cleaning out your refrigerator, unplugging it and disconnecting it from the water supply. If you’re only going to be a way a few days, turn the temperature up a couple of degrees since no one will be in and out of it all day.

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