Money! It comes and it goes along with energy and electricity. It's not always easy to remember those money/energy saving habits, but it's important not only for your pocket but the environment as well. Here are some easy ideas to remember that can help you to save energy:
• Take a bath. Yes, take a bath. Not only is it relaxing, it saves on your hot water that requires electricity to heat it.
• Set your computer to sleep mode to shut down after 30 minutes of no use. This actually saves you a lot of money as your computer running without being used, use up a lot of energy. We know it, but it's easy to ignore it.
• Replace incandescent light bulbs to energy efficient florescent bulbs. As annoying as they can be, they'll cut down your costs.
• Take a ride with your friend or take public transportation when going somewhere.
• Install water-efficient fixtures in toilets and faucets. It may be somewhat of a hassle to begin with but the better choice in the long term.
• Turn down the heat or air-conditioning when not at home or when going to bed. These two are some of the biggest energy and money spenders.
• The following one goes without saying, but still, we got to say it. Turn off appliances and lights when not in use. It's so easy to forget them, but important to remember them.
• Insulate your house and seal leaks. You'd be surprised how much money and energy is wasted due to leaks. You may have to spend a little bit of money to bring in professionals to do the job, but the cost is minimal in comparison to the price you'll pay if you don't.
• Buy an energy efficient refrigerator. Refrigerators need to be plugged in all the time to keep your food from going to waste, so make sure to look for one that will work well without leakage. The Energy Star label is often a suggested buy.