Everyday Energy Savings Tips
The wise use of energy is important for each of us. Natural gas is a domestic energy supply source that plays a key role in emerging energy policies and is the fossil fuel with the lowest carbon footprint. With society’s increasing awareness of energy and the environment, using energy wisely is the smart thing to do to help protect our environment and reduce the impact of energy costs on your household’s budget.
For the greatest benefits, practice good energy use habits year-round. You can begin today by taking small steps to manage your energy use. Some simple energy saving tips includes:
*Turn your water heater temperature down to 120 degrees F to save energy and reduce the risk of scalding.
*Set your thermostat back five degrees while you’re asleep or away from the house for eight hours or more.
*Or install an automatic setback thermostat so you won't forget to adjust the temperature. It can slice as much as eight to 10 percent from the amount of energy used to heat your home.
*Use energy-saving settings on all appliances.
*Turn off exhaust vents as soon as they’ve done their job.
*Clean your oven while it’s still warm from cooking.
*Keep lids on pots to boil faster, and cook several items on your stove at once.
*Use your dishwasher only for full loads, unless it has a partial-load feature.
*Use ceiling fans instead of air conditioners.
*Keep doors on attached garages closed.
*Wash clothes in cold or warm water instead of hot. Never rinse in warm - if your clothes don’t rinse in cold, you’re using the wrong detergent.
*Clean and replace filters on furnace, air conditioner and heating pump. Replace your furnace filter each month or according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.