energy saving tips

Saving energy is one of the most important things for me and my husband. We have made decision a few years ago to buy only energy-efficient products in order to cut some costs, but also to protect our environment. We started with this condensation dryer mostly because it`s energy star qualified: https://www.appliancesconnection.com...tg86401uc.html I didn`t even know that greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants is caused mostly by the inefficient use of energy. Living a eco-friendly lifestyle has to start with ourselves and it doesn`t matter if we start with the some basic habits such as turning the water off when brushing teeth, shaving or washing hands. Good advice is also to unplug unused electronics.

[inetdog]

As the Red Queen said to Alice:

Jam yesterday, jam tomorrow, never jam today.

[russ]

Is that what they put into a GEL battery?
I always wondered about that!

I thought everyone knew that! Didn't you see the alternatives when buying? Raspberry, cherry etc?

[Ian S]

I think you mean conserving power..... and increasing fuel costs.
Sometimes a dictionary or online translator just does not do the job well enough to make the result understandable.

Naw, it's just that highland brogue.

[inetdog]

inetdog - I think you got it wrong - maybe he meant preserving such as in making a jam or jelly?

Is that what they put into a GEL battery?
I always wondered about that!

[bcroe]

Preservative

inetdog - I think you got it wrong - maybe he meant preserving such as in making a jam or jelly?

This list gets more entertaining every month.

[russ]

I think you mean conserving power..... and increasing fuel costs.
Sometimes a dictionary or online translator just does not do the job well enough to make the result understandable.

inetdog - I think you got it wrong - maybe he meant preserving such as in making a jam or jelly?

[inetdog]

Preserving power in the home is becoming an incredibly crucial aspect in modern residing. With improving fuel costs and the wider environmental issues everyone should do their part to protect power where possible.

I think you mean conserving power..... and increasing fuel costs.
Sometimes a dictionary or online translator just does not do the job well enough to make the result understandable.

[greenenergyscot]

Energy Saving Tips

Preserving power in the home is becoming an incredibly crucial aspect in modern residing. With improving fuel costs and the wider environmental issues everyone should do their part to protect power where possible.

[greenenergyscot]

More Tips

These are very nice tips. Everyone should follow these steps.

You can also read some common tips below:

#1 Draw Curtains and Blinds
#2 Switch Off All Electrical Appliances
#3 Turn Off Lights
#4 Turn Down Your Thermostat

More tips and everything can be get read on below link:


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Thanks for sharing your ideas they are much usable.

[russ]

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I am also curious what this has to do with solar.

[Mike90250]

We provide the best air conditioning services for both the residential and commercial usage along with regular AC tune up for your all the air conditining products.

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[Beanyboy57]

The best energy saving tip I can give is to buy all high efficiency appliances. I did that and changed all my lighting to CFL and florescent, and I cut my electric bill by 40%. I also installed a high efficiency gas furnace and gas water heater and that cut my gas bill by 45%. I also added insulation in my attic. The way I see it, that was the first step in going solar. This all needed to be done BEFORE getting a grid tied solar pv system, otherwise I would just be wasting the energy I produced.

Great advice! I spent time educating my family on how to be economical (they still forget from time to time) before I installed solar power.
Last Christmas I received a rebate from Synergy (our local energy provider) for $750 for the excess power I produced over 2013, if you add that to my average monthly bill x 12 if works out to (approximately) 12 x $125 + $750 = $2250 per year.
Just two more years and my solar system will have paid for itself totally.
Admittedly I do work away for large parts of the year and the house has only one occupant in it for most of the year, but it's better than when I used to rely entirely on our energy provider .

[russ]

Hello. Sorry for bumping this thread but as you're talking about energy saving ideas, I want to ask if any of you know if blinds that claim to have insulation properties are any good. They do insulate to a small degree

I have to install some in house and I'm asking if you agree with the next statement I found online about this kind of window treatment: The slim 20mm pleats make the blind neatly fit into any size window. The blinds are particularly suitable for conservatories, orangeries and sunrooms. There are two types of pleated blinds, freehanging for windows and conservatory walls, skylight blinds for square and rectangular glass and conservatory ceilings. Our pleated blinds manufactured with ASC fabrics with their solar reflective backing will keep your conservatory cool in summer and save money on heating costs in winter. They also make coffee for you in the morning, airplane reservations etc. Once the light/heat is in the room it is inside. A film can do better at keeping sun out.

Our translucent fabrics gently filter and soften the light whilst still giving your room privacy.
Do you have any experience with these, and if yes would you recommend them to me? Any advice would be appreciated as I want to know what I'm buying. Thank you in advance and have a lovely day!
http://forum.universal-devices.com/v...104553#p104553

Pleated blinds can be motorized.

[Meefirst234]

Hello. Sorry for bumping this thread but as you're talking about energy saving ideas, I want to ask if any of you know if blinds that claim to have insulation properties are any good. I have to install some in house and I'm asking if you agree with the next statement I found online about this kind of window treatment: The slim 20mm pleats make the blind neatly fit into any size window. The blinds are particularly suitable for conservatories, orangeries and sunrooms. There are two types of pleated blinds, freehanging for windows and conservatory walls, skylight blinds for square and rectangular glass and conservatory ceilings. Our pleated blinds manufactured with ASC fabrics with their solar reflective backing will keep your conservatory cool in summer and save money on heating costs in winter. Our translucent fabrics gently filter and soften the light whilst still giving your room privacy.
Do you have any experience with these, and if yes would you recommend them to me? Any advice would be appreciated as I want to know what I'm buying. Thank you in advance and have a lovely day!

http://forum.universal-devices.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=8531&p=104553#p104553