What You Can Do @Home
In the United States, our homes account for more than 21% of all energy demand. Reducing the demand for Dirty Energy can't only happen at home. But happily, some of the easiest steps to do so can be taken at home... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Think beyond just recycling your paper, bottles and cans.
Not everyone lives in a city with good public transit and/or bike routes. So keep in mind that up to 30% of the difference in mpg is due to driving habits alone.
For every degree you raise the thermostat during the summer months, you can expect to cut your cooling costs by at least 3 percent.
Your kitchen is your biggest energy using room in the house. A few simple steps can reduce your kitchen's energy intensiveness.
Changing your laundry habits can make a difference.
Most modern electric gadgets consume electricity even when turned off. The energy used to keep display clocks lit and memory chips working accounts for 5 percent of total domestic energy consumption.