Posted on October 29, 2008 by Simple Changes
Take a walk around your house and take note of how many items are plugged in. Are you using those items right now? What about when you are at work or on holidays? As long as electronic devices are plugged in they are using energy. Unplug them! Make it easy by plugging TVs and stereos into power bars and using the on/off switch.
What about black boxes that power phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and rechargeable tools? Unplug them, too! Plug in your electronic devices only when they need charging or when you want to use them.
Originally posted in the Airdrie Echo March 28, 2007
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Posted on October 27, 2008 by Simple Changes
Turning off lights as you leave a room and/or allowing the sun to light your home will definitely save energy. But what about those times that you need your lights on?
Regular light bulbs waste 90 per cent of their electricity on heat whereas the new fluorescent (spiral) bulbs are 75 per cent more efficient. They can easily replace your existing light bulbs as they fit in standard sockets. Be sure to check for the lowest energy consumption (watts) while purchasing the brightest light (lumens).
(Information sourced from the David Suzuki Foundation)
Originally posted in the Airdrie Echo March 14, 2007
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