We all have the ability to save energy, but where to start? In today’s global climate every change enhances our combined efforts against energy loss. Read on for some amazing facts that will change the way you think about energy savings.
FACT: Did you know that one well positioned tree on the side of your house can provide as much cooling during summer as FIVE medium air-conditioned units?
Planting a tree on the southern side of your home (or north if you live in the Southern Hemisphere) will save energy and help our growing Greenhouse Gas problem too.
FACT: One open fireplace (uncovered) will send about eight percent of your heating bill up in smoke during winter!
Holes and draughts account for a HUGE amount of heat and energy loss. Start patching up gaps to begin energy savings right away (and be warmer too)!
FACT: Your television is drawing power right now if it is in Standby or Instant-On mode (up to a third of the power it needs to actually run). The combined energy from these television sets they could power a mammoth-sized nuclear power plant (and the 800,000 tonnes of carbon emissions they produce)!
Turn your television OFF at the power point. Yes, you may have to wait a minute or two before the screen works….but the earth will thank you.
FACT: A conventional electric stove can use up to three times as much energy as a microwave to heat food. If you also use the microwave to defrost your food, double the energy loss here!
Plan meals ahead and let frozen foods defrost in the refrigerator (this can actually help your fridge keep cooler and at a lower setting as well). If you’re reheating a small portion of food, use the microwave instead of the electric cooker.
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