How To Save Energy At Home
5 Ways by jackson hutson and Austin Ramey
The Second Way
Turn off the rinse cycle for your dishes. Air-dry them instead.
The Third Way
Use compact floresent light bulbs. They can save you vast amounts of energy.
The Fourth Way
Replace or clean your air filters at least every month. It can save heating and cooling bills.
The Fifth Way
Turn down the thermostat on your water heaters.
How a Ceiling Fan Works
Most people think a fan cools the air down, but it actually doesn't. It actually creates convection currents and gets a good air flow.
The Problem in the Summer and Winter
Most people think that changing the temp of the heater and cooler helps, but when it's cold, you need to dress warmer and make sure you follow the following later on in this poster.
9 More Ways to Save Energy
1. Make sure your walls and attic are well insulated.
2. Upgrade or replace older windows to keep heat in.
3. Plant shade trees or shrubs around your house. It will also keep the world green. ;)
4. Replace old furnaces with newer more energy efficient furnaces.
5. Improve the efficiency of your hot water system.
6. Replace incandescent light bulbs with CFLs.
7. Don't leave unused refrigerators plugged in.
8. Take advantage of new tax incentives to improve your home.
9. Schedule an energy audit for more tips to help your home.
Average cost of electricity in Texas
7.9 cents per kWh
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Bibliograpghy
Electricity Texas
How Do Ceiling Fans Work?