“Green” Products & Solutions
“Green” products and solutions that are available. While we should all be doing our parts to save both money and the environment, we need to do it wisely. Here are some tips that you can implement in your home or business to save both money and the environment.
- Install LED Lamps and Fixtures
light-emitting diode (LED) is a highly energy efficient lighting technology, and has the potential to fundamentally change the future of lighting in the United States. Residential LEDs — especially ENERGY STAR rated products — use at least 75% less energy, and last 25 times longer, than incandescent lighting. -
Unplug Appliances
Believe it or not, your appliances still use energy when plugged in. If you will unplug them when not in use, it will save you energy, and prolong the life of the appliance.
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Install Motion Sensors Switches
Don’t ever say “Turn Those Lights Off” again. You can install one of these simple devices that activate lights when there is motion in the room or area, and turn them off when there isn’t. These will instantly start saving you money.
For more information go to:
planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/save-energy-motion-lights.html -
Digital Wall Timers
These are great for outdoor lighting, Christmas lights, or anything that only needs to be on during certain times. They will control almost anything, and you can simply program when you want them to come on and off.
For more information go to:
www.intermatic.com/products/timers/consumer%20indoor%20timers/in-wall%20timers/ej500c.aspx - Programmable Thermostats
This is almost the simplest way to save money immediately. Heating & Cooling your home consumes a large amount of energy. With a digital t-stat, it will regulate your homes temperature during summer, winter, occupied, and unoccupied. These are a must!For more information go to:
www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showProductGroup&pgw_code=TH