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Quick Tips To Save Energy

Quick Tips To Save Energy

Interested in saving energy but not sure where to start? Try this list of ten bright ideas for saving and conserving energy. Even small changes can make a big difference.

 

Replace Your Light Bulbs

Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) with the ENERGY STAR® label are 70% more efficient then incandescent bulbs and at about $2 a piece the payback is a few months.

Insulate Your Attic

Attics can be great sources of heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. Payback will vary depending on your region, but you'll usually recover the cost within two years.

 

Weatherization

Weatherizing your home means sealing where air can infiltrate such as doors, windows and places where pipes enter the home. The cost of this varies depending on the age and construction of your home.

 

Programmable Thermostats

The average home will spend over $1,000 a year on heating and cooling. Programmable thermostats adjust the temperature in winter and in summer as well as during unoccupied hours. At a cost of $50 - $150 the payback can be seen in well under a year.

 

Maintain Your HVAC System

Your heating and cooling system equipment runs best when properly maintained. Change your filters on a regular basis. Having your HVAC system serviced on an annual basis will ensure that your system is not costing you more than it should, as well as increasing the life of the system.

 

Unplug

Check around the house to see if devices are unnecessarily plugged in. Cell phones, iPod chargers and appliances are still drawing power when not in use. Be aware that plasma TVs and entertainment systems are drawing power even when they are off. Also switching computers off or using the computer’s power management settings to allow standby mode when it’s not needed. A computer can use as much electricity as a new refrigerator.

 

Conduct Your Own Energy Audit

Do you really need two refrigerators? Is there a fish tank with no fish? Is your house so hot in winter that you need to wear a Hawaiian shirt? Walk around your house to see if there are any large appliances you don’t use or areas that are especially drafty. You might discover a lot of savings on your own.

 

Replace Your Single Pane Windows

Upgrading to more energy efficient windows can help control temperature and air infiltration in your home. This is probably one of the more costly upgrades you can do but depending on the age of your windows and climate, the payback may be just a few years.

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  • HOME
  • BECOMING A MEMBER
    • New Membership Application
    • New Member Information
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  • YOUR CO-OP
    • About-us
      • Board Of Directors
        • Bylaws
      • Staff Directory
      • Our History
    • Contact Us
      • Request More Information
      • Report an Outage
      • Outage Center
      • Business Hours & Holiday Schedule
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Annual Meeting
      • 2019 Annual Report
    • The Seven Cooperative Principles
    • The Co-op Community
      • More Powerful Together
        • Columbia REA Partners with Local Companies to provide free workplace sanitizer
      • WRECA
      • NRECA
      • Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
      • Important Links
  • ENERGY EFFICIENCY
    • Rebate Offers
    • Together We Save
    • Home Energy Efficiency products
    • Marathon Water Heaters
    • Kill A Watt Meter
    • Energy Efficiency Tips
    • Quick Tips To Save Energy
      • Appliance Wattage
  • SERVICES & BENEFITS
    • Request Service
    • Your Bill
      • Payment Options
      • How To Read Your Bill
      • Payment Drop Box
      • Rates and Information
    • Your Community Benefits
      • Services and Credits
      • Academic Scholarships
      • Jeff Meredith Scholarship Program
      • Supporting Our Youth
        • 2020 Columbia REA Scholarship Recipients
          • Scholarships
      • Grassroots Program
    • COVID-19 Payment Assistance Program
    • Renewable Energy (Net Metering)
    • Rebate Offers
  • SAFETY & EDUCATION
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Safety Quiz
    • How Cooperatives Work
    • Important Links
    • Typical Appliance Wattage
  • INTERNET SERVICES