Did you know that a vampire dwells in your beloved home? We are talking about the electricity waste that makes your bills higher and higher. The so-called phantom load is the reason why your bills are a nightmare. Almost 75% of the electricity you pay for is used when your home electronics are turned off. The solution? Unplug all of your small appliances when you are not using them. Do you leave your toaster oven plugged into the wall? The toaster oven is still pulling power from the wall regardless of whether it is in use or not.
Try equipping your commonly used outlets with power strips. Plug your appliances into the power strip and when they are not in use, turn off the power strip in one simple turn of the switch. A power strip costs on average $20. A small investment at the start, this energy friendly tool will save you money in the long run. Plug your computer and accessories, i.e. printers, monitors, speakers and hard drives into a power strip. Turn the power strip off when your computer is not in use to save on your electricity bill. A computer is one of the top energy users among household appliances, and fortunately can be turned off, unlike a refrigerator. Also note that older appliances like analog televisions tend to use more energy.
If you want to be more aggressive as you begin your foray into energy efficiency, consider bolder ways to save and change your lifestyle for the better. Buy a windmill, or build one yourself to provide your home with free energy. The Internet is an excellent resource for available guidelines that can show you step by step how to build a windmill without having to spend a fortune on one. Solar power is another option to provide your home with free energy. The Internet is full of useful guidelines that can show you the right way to build and install the solar panels. Saving energy is not only valuable for our planet, but for your wallet too. With the New Year ringing in, consider including energy efficiency in your home to your list of resolutions. Start small by unplugging electronics that are not in use and build from there.
Autor: Amelia Yap
Amelia Yap is a mother who is very conscious about global warming and the future or our environment. She has made it her mission to educate others to go green, reduce their carbon foot print, and help save our environment.
You can download her FREE report, "27 Ways to Go Green and See Green" to see how easy it is to go green and save money along the way.
Added: February 1, 2009
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