Instead of switching on heaters and air conditioners, try to keep warm with just clothes and blankets. No energy is being used.
You can also get smarter by investing in a smart thermostat for your air conditioner, or a programmable one that can make you much more efficient in deciding when and how long you’re heating your home or workplace.
To save energy take your clothes out of the dryer before they’re completely dry. This means they will iron much quicker and you’ll use less energy that could be used to keep warm.
Did you know that space in your fridge or freezer wastes not only space but energy too? Save energy in the kitchen by keeping your fridge or freezer full and use less energy.
Some people leave the oven door open after cooking to keep them warm. Why not switch to electric space heaters as they are a very energy-efficient way to stay warm in closed spaces. However, when it comes to heating your entire house, a natural gas furnace or a heat pump is more efficient.
Lowering the temperature in your home by just a couple of degrees can result in significant long-term savings.
Avoid leaving your plugs on standby, learn to switch off when your appliances and devices aren’t in use. It may be easier but it’s also a guaranteed way to waste energy compared to turning things off at the socket.
By changing your light bulbs to LEDs, you save so much energy that can in turn be used to keep warm in winter and save you lots of money.
To conclude, what’s the whole point of saving when we do not involve your children. You can involve them by playing energy-saving games with them to teach them the importance of switching off appliances to save energy.
So, with the above, you keep warm, and you save money and energy.
From By Vanessa Mwedzi