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Moving your thermostat down 2 degrees in the winter and up 2 degrees in the summer saves 2,000 pounds of CO2, not to mention money on your heating and air conditioning bill. Every 1-degree reduction in an 8-hour period = 1% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. Before bed (in the winter), try lowering the thermostat 5 or 10 degrees since you'll be under the covers.
Some homes have the potential to save up to 50% on their heating bills. Check out the "Home Energy Checklist" at http://www.coloradoenergy.org/tips/homeowner/hec/ to find out more ways to reduce your energy costs.
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alorenk says:
Those of us in colder climates can still think smart re what to heat when. A fleece blanket near my pillow (covers crown of my head, ears if I feel like it) is really nice on freezing nights...I like to breathe cooler air when in bed under the covers.
I like to hang out in bed, so often leave the rest of the house cool and heat my bedroom extra for all those sedentary activities like readin, writing, phone conversations, etc. Slip on slippers and wander out to do dishes, laundry, cook and other activities where I am moving and warm enough with lower temps.
posted 12/31/08 at 04:47 AM
thecitizen says:
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posted 07/21/08 at 11:56 AM
thecitizen says:
I saw an unverified fact on Planet Green yesterday: that every degree you turn up in the summer and down in the winter saves about 6% off your electric bill...that's a huge savings for not a lot of discomfort....
posted 07/09/08 at 11:07 AM
thecitizen says:
While most won't be able to pull this off, being in Southern California allows me to literally never use heating or cooling. When it's hot, I just open the windows and doors and let it flow; when it's cold, I seal everthing up tight, and wear an extra layer. It's really an amazing feeling to never use heating or cooling...ever.
posted 06/17/08 at 07:33 PM