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Here are a few things that can be added to your home to help reduce the amount of energy your home uses and maybe even put a little energy back where you got it.
Programmable Thermostat
Having a programmable thermostat in the house allows you to automatically adjust the temperature for different times of the day. During the winter months you can lower the temperature during the hours when you are away from home or sleeping, and it will automatically start heating the house again by the time you get home. Along with reducing your carbon impact, this little genie can save you more than a hundred dollars a year. It makes your home comfortable when comfort’s important and efficient when it’s not.
Water Heater Blanket
Each time you turn on the shower in the morning you’re greeted by a steaming hot rush of water. But it’s usually eight hours since you last used hot water. That means your heater has to heat and reheat the water that’s in there. Installing an insulated blanket around the tank can reduce that standby heat loss by up to 45%, save up to 9% on your bill and release 1000 fewer pounds of carbon gases into the atmosphere yearly. They only cost around $10-$20 at your appliance store and will pay for themselves in about a year. Some utility companies even offer rebates, discounts, and/or free installation, so give’em a buzz. Oh, and while you’re downstairs installing the blanket, turn the temperature in the tank down a few degrees.
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