Why
should we conserve energy?
How can we conserve energy?
How can I save energy for my house?
Why
should we conserve energy?
Everyone should
conserve energy for a couple of reasons. First of all, using the most widely
used methods of producing energy produces harmful pollutants. For example, when
burning fossil fuels, pollutants like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur
dioxide and nitrogen oxide are produced. These pollutants are some of the contributors
to global warming and acid rain. Secondly, it costs money to buy fuel and electricity.
If everyone can use energy more efficiently, they can save not only money but
the future of the environment too.
How
can we conserve energy?
| People can
save energy by doing the following: |
- Immediately
turning off appliances after finishing with them.
- Using
products that comply with energy saving guidelines, such as Energy Star
for computer products.
- Using
low energy consuming fluorescent lighting instead of the high energy
consuming incandescent lighting. (Fluorescent light can also reduce
air conditioning costs during the summer as it releases less heat.)
- Opening
their windows for cooling during the spring and summer instead of using
air conditioners.
- Using
a thermostat to adjust the temperature in the house, so that residents
will not be too hot in the winter or too cold during the summer.
- Organizing
car pools for people who live or work in the same area.
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How
can I save energy for my house?
| You can save
energy for your house by: |
- Putting
blinds on windows to prevent the sun from heating the house quickly
during the summer. On the contrary, people can open their blinds during
the winter to let the natural sunlight heat the house.
- Installing
insulation both in the wall and around hot water pipes. Insulation in
the wall can reduce the amount of heat lost during the winter; insulation
around hot water pipes can reduce heat lost from the water so that the
temperature at the boiler can be decreased.
- Sealing
the gaps at electrical outlets, and the frame of the doors and windows.
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