Top 10 Ways for Renters to Reduce Energy Costs
July 1st, 2009
Categories:Green Real Estate
Rent an apartment, townhouse or home? These tips will help you reduce the amount of energy used every month and help you save money.
Here’s the quick and simple
- Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
- Room Air Conditioners
- Programmable Thermostat
- Vampire Devices
- Showers vs Baths
- Air Registers
- Drapes
- Scraping vs Washing Dishes
- Laundry with Cold Water
- Keep from Over Drying Clothes
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6 Tips to Cooling and Heating Your Home Efficiently
June 30th, 2009
Categories:Home Ownership
Summer’s here and I thought it would be fitting to write about heating and cooling your home efficiently… however, those of you in Arizona using the heater this time of year, should probably seek some help… that or close the freezer and fridge already!
The average home uses half of their energy to heat and cool the home. With such a big portion of the energy bill going towards heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), it pays to take sometime to make the home more efficient when it comes to heating and cooling.
6 Tips to Cooling and Heating Your Home Efficiently
- Change your air filter regularly
- Get an annual HVAC tune up
- Install a programmable thermostat
- Seal your heating and cooling ducts
- Consider installing Energy Star qualified equipment
- Ask about proper installation of your new equipment
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