Dedicated to Serving the Community and Promoting a Safe, Healthy, and Environmentally Sound Living Space:
Archives for July 2011
Energy Saving Tips
Tips to Save Energy Today presented by the US Department of Energy.
Here’s a link to a handy pdf file with more tips: http://www.energyrefuge.com/downloads/energy_savers.pdf
Easy low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy.
• Set your thermostat comfortably low in the winter and comfortably high in the summer. Install a programmable thermostat that is compatible with your heating and cooling system.
• Use compact fluorescent light bulbs.
• Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher’s drying cycle.
• Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use.
• Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power).
• Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 20°F.
• Take short showers instead of baths.
• Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.
• Drive sensibly. Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gasoline.
• Look for the ENERGY STAR®label on home appliances and products.
ENERGY STAR products meet strict efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy
Adriondack Style Home
Please feel free to browse the project gallery of this custom Adirondack Style home with a tranquil lakefront view located in the Preserve at Clayton Pond subdivision.