Energy savings.

Energy guide for appliances
Heating
Forced air furnaces
Looking to buy
Electric heaters
Hot water heating
Air to air heat pumps
Fireplaces
Wood stoves and wood-burning fireplaces
Gas fireplaces
Air conditioning
Room air conditioning
Central air conditioning
Ductwork
Whole house ventilation
Ceiling fans
Thermostats
Recommended thermostat setting
Programmable thermostats.
Energuide for homes
Insulation
Attics
Basements
Compact fluorescent lights.
Weather-strip your windows and doorways

 

Compact fluorescent lights.

• These energy saving light bulbs will use at leased 75% less energy compared with an incandescent bulb, plus they last 6 to 8 times longer that a regular bulb.
• A 25 W compact fluorescent provides about the same light output than a regelar100 W bulb and will save you about $10.73 a year when used 4 hours a day, this is a saving of more then $80 over the live span of the bulb.

Tips;

• To maximize the service live of the fluorescent light bulbs, don't switch these light bulbs on and off, they will last longer.
• One 13 W fluorescent light bulbs is less expensive than two 7 W night lights and you get 4 times more light in your corridor.

Thermostats;

• Programmable thermostats automatically adjust your home's temperature settings, allowing you to save energy while you're away or sleeping.
• They are more convenient and accurate than manual thermostats and improve your home's comfort
• Will save energy and save money on utility bills. When used properly, about $100/year and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy production.

Solar Water Heating

An excellent way to save money and the environment is to install a solar water heating system; it saves you easily $ 5-600 a year.
More info at http://solaffect.com