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Post by Ben Dinsmore on Aug 13, 2008 20:43:55 GMT -5
What (if any) energy saving projects have you done with your home or automobiles?
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Post by Ben Dinsmore on Aug 21, 2008 7:17:52 GMT -5
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Post by susank54 on Oct 12, 2008 12:50:10 GMT -5
I set my thermostat to a higher temperature this summer and sealed cracks in door and window frames. I switched light bulbs to compact fluorescents, and made sure lights and other appliances were turned off when not in use. We saved over $1200 from May through October in 2008 as compared to 2009, and energy prices actually went up.
You really do get used to the warmer temperatures and it wasn't a problem. We'll see how I can handle the cold this winter.
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Post by Ben Dinsmore on Oct 12, 2008 14:13:35 GMT -5
Nice job! You really can make a difference in your energy use if you put in a little effort!
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Post by susank54 on Oct 14, 2008 14:20:49 GMT -5
Hah, DH was home this weekend (works out of town) and I followed him around the entire time turning out lights. We have also saved about $2400 on gasoline since June by selling his pick up and buying a (used) 4 cylinder Toyota Corolla (paid cash). However, in looking back, I wish we had bought the car and kept the pickup. They come in handy.
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Post by Ben Dinsmore on Oct 14, 2008 19:17:08 GMT -5
I wish that we had a small truck also! I'm getting tired of needing to borrow my FIL's truck when I need to transport buly items.
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Post by paydayloan on Mar 8, 2013 7:17:43 GMT -5
At home, I clean or replace air filters. Replace filters on exhaust hoods, humidifiers, vacuums, etc. Clogged filters impair performance and cause the units to run longer.
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