As the world's population gets bigger, it becomes more important to minimize pollution. One way to do that is reducing energy consumption by installing energy efficient lights and appliance. Green energy minimizes pollution and has an impact on the environment.
If you are planning on switching to green energy, it can seem too discouraging to jump in and do it all at once. While an entire home and land can be overwhelming, try narrowing your efforts to one room at a time. A good first step is replacing lights in a room where you spend the most time. Then work up from there!
If you are just starting to draft building plans with a contractor for your new home, pay attention to its orientation. An ideal home should be protected against overhead sun during the summer and be oriented so that it gets low-angle sun in the winter. This is a good way to save money on your heating bill and will keep your home cool in the summer.
If you aren't home, use a window covering. This keeps the interior of your home cooler or warmer, depending on the season, and reduces your energy bill. Generally, your home's south-facing walls and windows receive the most sun exposure. Cover all of these windows with curtains, blinds or roller shades.
Air dry your laundry. If the weather allows you to, after you wash your laundry, instead of running it through the dryer, dry it on a clothesline outside. Let the sun and wind dry your clothes for you. Using an electric dryer will only use up energy, and if the weather is nice, you can save energy easily. In addition, your clothes will last longer.
The importance of green energy can't be understated.
If you are planning on switching to green energy, it can seem too discouraging to jump in and do it all at once. While an entire home and land can be overwhelming, try narrowing your efforts to one room at a time. A good first step is replacing lights in a room where you spend the most time. Then work up from there!
If you are just starting to draft building plans with a contractor for your new home, pay attention to its orientation. An ideal home should be protected against overhead sun during the summer and be oriented so that it gets low-angle sun in the winter. This is a good way to save money on your heating bill and will keep your home cool in the summer.
If you aren't home, use a window covering. This keeps the interior of your home cooler or warmer, depending on the season, and reduces your energy bill. Generally, your home's south-facing walls and windows receive the most sun exposure. Cover all of these windows with curtains, blinds or roller shades.
Air dry your laundry. If the weather allows you to, after you wash your laundry, instead of running it through the dryer, dry it on a clothesline outside. Let the sun and wind dry your clothes for you. Using an electric dryer will only use up energy, and if the weather is nice, you can save energy easily. In addition, your clothes will last longer.
The importance of green energy can't be understated.
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