How to Save Power at Home

We've all become knowledgeable about renewable and non-renewable sources of energy today. But how many of us have really paid much attention to the rapid consumption of non-renewable energy sources until recently? The world is faced with severe energy crisis now and none of us can bury our heads in the sand and remain unaffected anymore. But should we leave everything to the governments, or can we do something ourselves to save power? The answer is simple: We can!

Let's look at how you can save power at home.

Computer: More often than not, we do not switch off our monitors even after we have shut down our computers. Keep the monitor and the computer switched off when you are not using them. Start practicing this even when at work.

Light bulbs: You must have seen compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs being advertised all the time. You must have even used them at times. As a power-saving measure, start using the CFL light bulbs as much as you can. If you are thinking they are more expensive than the regular bulbs, the benefits of the CFL bulbs will prove much more cost-effective in the long run by the amount of power they will save.

Air Conditioner: Set the temperature at the minimum or maximum best you are comfortable with, depending on the season. Try not to set it at too high or too low temperatures. Setting the air conditioner at reasonable temperatures helps save a lot of energy.

Washing Machines: Do you use your washing machine too much? Minimize the number of washes by washing a full load of clothes every time.

Television: Unplug the power lead from your television set when not using it. This may not sound a big deal but this tiny step will help save power.

Geysers: Keep the geyser thermostat at the minimum heat. You do not need to heat the water at a very high temperature or for too long.

Refrigerator: Let hot food cool to room temperature before putting it into the refrigerator. You can also save power by taking cold or frozen food out of the refrigerator before the mealtime and letting it come up to room temperature, thereby saving power in heating it.

Car: For an air-conditioner equipped car, pull up the windows of your car before switching on the air-conditioner.

The best thing you can do to save power? Make your own power at home with solar and wind energy to eliminate your power bill. Get Michael Harvey's complete guide at www.earth4energy.com

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