Friday Verde Good Tip

Energy

* Conserve fuel by turning down the heat at night and while you are away from your home — or install a programmable thermostat.
* Use compact fluorescent light bulbs.
* Insulate your home against heat loss and periodically check insulation.
* Fix air leakage with weather-stripping and caulking.
* In the winter, change your furnace air filters once a month. The heater uses more energy when it is full of dust.
* Insulate your electric hot water heater and pipes. Do not, however, insulate gas heaters and only start insulating gas heater pipes about six inches away from the heater.
* Avoid using cars — walk, cycle or use public transportation whenever possible.
* Avoid anything battery operated (or use rechargeable or solar rechargeable if batteries are unavoidable).
* Buy locally — not only is it good for the local economy, it will save energy because products haven’t traveled across the globe to get to you.