5 Green Ways to Save Money on Heating
source: http://www.enviralment.ca/2011/01/25/5-green-ways-to-save-money-on-heating/
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When the snow begins to fall and temperatures drop, many of us are tempted to crank up our thermostats to take away the winter chill. That might be an easy way to stay warm, but it also is a surefire way to boost your heating bills and burn energy.
Next time, try a greener approach. You can stay comfortable in the cold without wasting fuel and money by following these simple ideas:
Turn down your thermostat
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that consumers save about 10 percent a year on home heating costs if they turn the thermostat down 10 to 15 degrees for eight hours a day. So turn down the temperature when you go to bed at night or go to work in the morning. Consider investing in a digital thermostat that can be programmed to adjust the temperature up and down at the same time every day. If you don’t like waking up to a cold house, a programmable thermostat can even turn the heat up an hour before you awake.
Take advantage of Mother Nature
Open the blinds and curtains on your windows during the day to let Mother Nature bathe your rooms in sunshine. Then close the blinds at night to keep heat from being lost. You’ll stay warmer without using energy. Choose insulated window treatments for a better barrier from the cold. Eco-friendly shades and drapes made of recycled fibers also are available in stores, along with window coverings that haven’t been chemically treated. Windows facing south or north will bring in the most sunlight, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Continue reading here: http://www.enviralment.ca/2011/01/25/5-green-ways-to-save-money-on-heating/
Next time, try a greener approach. You can stay comfortable in the cold without wasting fuel and money by following these simple ideas:
Turn down your thermostat
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that consumers save about 10 percent a year on home heating costs if they turn the thermostat down 10 to 15 degrees for eight hours a day. So turn down the temperature when you go to bed at night or go to work in the morning. Consider investing in a digital thermostat that can be programmed to adjust the temperature up and down at the same time every day. If you don’t like waking up to a cold house, a programmable thermostat can even turn the heat up an hour before you awake.
Take advantage of Mother Nature
Open the blinds and curtains on your windows during the day to let Mother Nature bathe your rooms in sunshine. Then close the blinds at night to keep heat from being lost. You’ll stay warmer without using energy. Choose insulated window treatments for a better barrier from the cold. Eco-friendly shades and drapes made of recycled fibers also are available in stores, along with window coverings that haven’t been chemically treated. Windows facing south or north will bring in the most sunlight, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Continue reading here: http://www.enviralment.ca/2011/01/25/5-green-ways-to-save-money-on-heating/
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