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45 Energy Saving Tips

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www.Green-The-World.net is proud to announce the “45 Energy saving Tips manual”Trying to let people know about several ways they can save energy, green-the-world.net gives this e-Book to public. Here you can find 45 small tips that can save you BIG money!

Save Energy & Reduce CO2 offsetsIf you manage to save any kind of energy, either it is electric or chemical (fuel), etc you will reduce CO2 offsets. Why? Because the majority of the energy producers still use conventional sources of energy. Also, any activity that involves transportation of any kind will emit greenhouse gases to the atmosphere.

1. Reduce heater's room temperatureFor each extra degree (Celsius) of temperature, your heater will consume 7 to 11% more energy. Adjust it to 18degrees which is also better for your health.

2. Install a programmable thermostatYou will be able to control the heater's temperature during specific hours every day.

3. Insulate your houseLoss of heat is loss of energy.

4. Fix air leaks

5. Close the chimney of the fireplace when you don't use itIt is designed to drive smoke (hot air) out of the house!

6. Get an energy audit to advice you about the necessary fixes and insulation

7. Install energy efficient windows

8. Install storm windowsIn cold climates they may save up to 50% of energy loss of your current windows during the winter.

9. Shade the windows properlyA tent outside the window will prevent more solar energy to enter the house that a curtain.

10.Plant deciduous trees to shade your house.During the winter they will loose their leaves and allow sunlight penetrate the house.

11. Mount aluminum sheets behind your space heatersIt will reflect the thermal energy in the room, not on the wall.


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12.Put the refrigerator far from any heat sources

13.Don't overload the fridge

14.Don't put hot food in the fridgeIt will drain energy for no reason. Leave it out until it gets to the room temperature before putting it in the fridge.

15.Tidy up your fridgeFirstly, you will need less time with the door open until you find what you need. Secondly, the frost will be distributed better.

16.Keep your fridge cleanYou can save up to 30% of loss of energy by cleaning the dust from the back of your refrigerator. Also, clean it from the ice which reduces its performance.

17.Switch off the lights where you don't need them

18.Use CFLsCompact Fluorescent Light bulbs are way more economic. Save up to 70% of electricity costs for lighting.

19. Look for Energy Star qualified appliances

20.Use the “eco” mode to reduce your appliances electricity consumption

21.Don't use the air-conditioner with the windows open

22.Clean the air-conditioner's filters regularly

23.Shade your air-conditioner's compressors properlyThey will use 10% less energy.

24.Walk, walk, walk Walk to the supermarket, walk to the school, walk and save energy.

25.Drive slower to reduce emissions Aggressive driving consumes more fuel.

26.Don't pre-heat the car engine.Instead, you can drive at low velocities during the first minutes until the engine is properly heated.


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27.Keep your car tires pressure at the proposed limits.This will save you fuels and it will make your car safer too.

28.Go HybridHybrid cars produce less greenhouse gases. Check out the local funds and buy one at a better price

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29.Buy an electric car

30.Use public means of transport

31.Buy proper cookwareMake sure that your pans and the other kitchenware fix properly on the cooker. Otherwise you will loose energy for no reason.

32.Turn the cooker off before the food is finishedIt will remain hot for a little and the food will be cooked without wasting any energy.

33.Don't use a cloth dryerIt consumes too much energy. Remember, sun can be a really good friend if used properly.

34.Wash your clothes on lower temperatureAvoid energy loss when possible.

35.Don't leave electronics on stand-by modeThey will not stop using electricity. Use a plug-board with a switch to completely switch off all appliances.

36.Say no to screen saversTurn the monitor off instead.

37.A plugged charger will consume energy even when it is not connected to the device

38.Go LocalAvoid transportation to far away distances if you can do the same thing nearby. Choose a local supermarket, buy from the bakery of the neighborhood.Also prefer local products to reduce the CO2 emissions cause to their transportation.



39.Go On-lineMake your bank or any other transactions using the Internet. This will save you time and transportation costs too.

40.Don't use the microwave oven to defrost foodInstead, you can just leave it at room temperature for a little bit longer.

41.Go PassiveUsing the sun properly can save you lots of money.

42.Use solar water heatersThey provide free hot water.

43.Maintain your water heater regularlyBadly maintained heaters consume way more electricity.

44. Insulate your water pipes

45. Install a Green RoofIt will save you lots of energy along with multiple other advantages it provides.


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