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Eco says: Saving energy is saving money!
Energy conservation also contributes to clean air by reducing the amount of energy that
must be generated by power plants.
Check Out Eco's Energy Tips!
Lights:
- Keep light fixtures and bulbs clean and turn off lights in spaces not in use.
- Replace incandescent lighting with compact fluorescent
Home Exterior:
- Light colored roofing and exterior paint and shade trees can reduce energy used for
cooling by 50%
- Sun screens, well sealed doors and double pane windows can help even more
Heating and Cooling Equipment:
- When buying new equipment look for best EER and SEER rating available
- In the Southwest, evaporative coolers are an energy efficient way to cool your home when
humidity is low. For best efficiency, be sure to keep your cooler well maintained
- To maintain your heating/air conditioning system at maximum efficiency:
- Set thermostat to 78 degrees in summer and 70 degrees in winter
- Use ceiling or portable fans to circulate the air to feel cooler at higher temperatures
in the summer
- Raise/lower the thermostat 5 degrees when no one is home
- Clean or replace filters every month
- Perform annual maintenance check-up
"Men and nature must work hand in hand. The throwing out
of balance of the resources of nature throws out of balance also the lives of
men." Franklin D. Roosevelt