Energy Saving Tips

[lilypotter]

With an economy in recession and climate change becoming a more pressing concern each day, taking a look at the amount of energy you use in your home just makes sense.

The most important thing each of us can do is conserve. The next best action we can take is to make lasting home improvements that reduce energy consumption.

The top energy users in your home will vary depending on the climate you live in, the efficiency of your heating system and other factors. Read the full article here: How to Make the Top 5 Energy Suckers in Your Home... Suck Less.

[Nicolas_Thomas]

Wow Great ways to save energy .Its too important to save energy when we know, there are limited power remain.

[solite]

Very good information. Conserving is very important. More people should do their best to conserve by putting in more effort.

[islander]

Hi everyone, here's some energy saving advice:
Wash Clothes Smartly – Washing machines and dryers make up a huge chunk of your monthly energy use. First off, cut down how often you do laundry. Only run the machines when you have a full load, and use cold water whenever possible. Additionally, check your exhaust vents and have your washer serviced to make sure it is working properly.

More tips here.

[amber energy]

Renewable energy can replace oil. And it has in some scenarios (there are already examples of carbon neutral homes, cars, and businesses).
The roll out of technology will take time of course- the lengthy pay-back period and initial investment
challenges the speed at which we replace oil. However, support is coming in the form of "pay as you save schemes",
grants and subsidies from government backed businesses (such as the Carbon Trust, and Energy Saving Trust).

The technology that is appropriate in any house, businesses, or particular country/region will have to be specific to the climate
of course- since solar energy cannot be supported in areas where daylight hours are limited and/or solar strength is weak-
at least the payback period and limited production capabilities make such schemes inefficient and unattractive to investors.

The good news comes in the form of the possibilities that are currently available for further renewable energy- we currently
have such low saturation and 'take-up' of renewable energy technology- leaving huge scope for further production.

Incentives, grants, and support for switching to alternative fuels is encourage-able- long term financial benefits can
be sought by consumers and businesses willing to make changes to their homes and/or businesses.

As an energy consultanc it is our job to support the change to alternative fuels whilst supporting the current set-up of individuals homes and businesses. When considering energy contracts businesses and consumers can choose to support the change to renewable energy by electing a contract/supplier of 100% renewable energy. Alternatively, a contract where some of the energy is from a renewable source may be preferred. This is due to renewableenergy currently carrying a premium (when compared to a standard tariff)- so choosing renewable energy is not financially viable unless business/consumer tastes are strong enough or 'knock-on' affects (such as positive publicity and brand strengthening) are gained in the decision.

In conclusion then- a long way to go before we can say renewable energy has replaced oil- but we are at least able to say
it can be done.

[amber energy]

Renewable energy can replace oil. And it has in some scenarios (there are already examples of carbon neutral homes, cars, and businesses).
The roll out of technology will take time of course- the lengthy pay-back period and initial investment
challenges the speed at which we replace oil. However, support is coming in the form of "pay as you save schemes",
grants and subsidies from government backed businesses (such as the Carbon Trust, and Energy Saving Trust).

The technology that is appropriate in any house, businesses, or particular country/region will have to be specific to the climate
of course- since solar energy cannot be supported in areas where daylight hours are limited and/or solar strength is weak-
at least the payback period and limited production capabilities make such schemes inefficient and unattractive to investors.

The good news comes in the form of the possibilities that are currently available for further renewable energy- we currently
have such low saturation and 'take-up' of renewable energy technology- leaving huge scope for further production.

Incentives, grants, and support for switching to alternative fuels is encourage-able- long term financial benefits can
be sought by consumers and businesses willing to make changes to their homes and/or businesses.

As an energy consultanc it is our job to support the change to alternative fuels whilst supporting the current set-up of individuals homes and businesses. When considering energy contracts businesses and consumers can choose to support the change to renewable energy by electing a contract/supplier of 100% renewable energy. Alternatively, a contract where some of the energy is from a renewable source may be preferred. This is due to renewableenergy currently carrying a premium (when compared to a standard tariff)- so choosing renewable energy is not financially viable unless business/consumer tastes are strong enough or 'knock-on' affects (such as positive publicity and brand strengthening) are gained in the decision.

In conclusion then- a long way to go before we can say renewable energy has replaced oil- but we are at least able to say
it can be done.

[greenproducts]

Can you also reduce on the amount of times you run your dishwasher, if you are looking to reduce your energy consumption.

[solardave]

Hang your clothes out to dry in the summer. Wash them in cold water. Use water saving devices in you shower and faucets. If you have a conventional water heater buy a timer and set it to come on 1 hour before you need to shower,wash dishes etc.

[pragyap]

Conserving energy resources in every possible way can be done by making people aware of their limited availability. In home, we can switch off the electrical components when not in use. Less energy consumption by each and every home will result in huge amount of energy saving.....

[AltEnergy]

In reference to #3 on that list, I hear a lot about how people should be buying EnergyStar appliances. Is there any concrete evidence that those appliances have a noticeable effect of monthly energy usage?