Energy is not just the monthly bill you have to pay each month; it is the foundation of everything you do and the life to everything you have. But with the increasing cost of energy, it cannot be denied that we need to take important measures to limit our energy consumption. Saving energy becomes a must and a habit that everyone should seriously adapt.
Heating and Cooling.
Almost half of your electric bill goes for your heating and cooling systems so if you really want to maximize your savings here are the following things you can do:
Clean your air filters at least once a month.
Clean baseboard heaters, radiators, and warm-air registers as often as necessary; make sure that they are working properly; and that they are not blocked by drapes, carpeting, and furniture.
Set the thermostat as high as is comfortable when it is hot or as low as is comfortable when it is cold.
Turn off exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, others) 20 minutes after cooking or bathing. Keeping them on for a long time affects the temperature of the room.
Lighting and Appliances
As much as possible, use natural lights working near the windows will prevent...