Who wouldn't want to lessen their environmental footprint and save money at the same time? Here are some more energy-saving tips to do just that. Additional tips for the kitchen and laundry room can be found on Day 31.
-invest in a (5-10$) Belkin Energy Saving Socket which shuts off after 1/2 hour, 3 hours, or 6 hours - I use mine for my cell phone at night since overcharging them lessens battery life-set computer to enter sleep mode after 30 minutes and it will use 95% less power
-switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs which save up to 75% on energy and last longer than regular bulbs
-turn down the brightness on televisions and computers
-set air conditioner 2 degrees warmer and heater 2 degrees cooler than you prefer
-use a programmable thermostat
**standby power accounts for 5-10% of energy use - plug electronics, TVs, chargers, and game consoles into a power strip and shut off when not in use - it costs 165$ a year to power a turned off entertainment center
To calculate your household's low impact living score, visit low impact calculator
My household's index is 65 which seems pretty low. Please share your scores in the comment section below!
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