Such thermostats are usually set to 140 degrees, although 120 is usually enough. Every ten-degree reduction saves 600 pounds of CO2 per year for an electric heater, or 440 pounds for a gas heater. If every household in the U.S. turned down its water-heater thermostat by 20 degrees, we could […]
Daily Archives: 04/13/2014
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To lighten your environmental impact and save money in the cold and drafty winter season, check that the damper in your fire place is properly fitted and firmly closed when not is use to avoid drafts and loss of heat up the chimney.
Cellulose is a material used as loose-fill insulation made from recycled wood fiber, primarily newsprint. The wood fiber is shredded and pulverized into small, fibrous particles that pack tightly into closed building cavities, inhibiting airflow. This provides a thermal resistance of R-3.6 to R-3.8 per inch. Cellulose insulation is considered […]
I am trying to schedule my weekly errands so that I can accomplish them with fewer outings. I sometimes use MapQuest or another mapping site to efficiently plan my stops so that I am traveling the most efficient route. MapQuest allows me to ask for directions using the shortest distance […]
Get back to basics and get a grocery store/errands buddy. We did this during a previous energy crisis. Coordinate with your neighbor(s)—this is real neighborhood connection—trips to grocery store, library for those short trips when you can grab a couple of things for the folks next door or return books […]
I have been going to my workplace on bike (in good weather, not in winter). It is about 3.5 miles away, so I save that much gas and it makes me that much healthier. I also do my small errands like going to the bank, post office, etc. on bike […]
When you replace the air in your tires with nitrogen you will save approximately 10 percent on your fuel usage. Your tires will run cooler and there will be drastically less pressure fluctuation and friction created. Your tires will run cooler and more efficiently with less drag and wear. It […]
In addition to riding the bus, biking, walking, carpooling, telecommuting, and combining trips, consider the following actions: If your family has more than one vehicle, the person driving the furthest should drive the more fuel-efficient vehicle. Rid your car of unnecessary weight: every extra 100 lbs loses 1% fuel efficiency. […]
Next time you buy a car, think extra carefully about MPG. If the car you choose gets 40 miles per gallon instead of 25, and you drive 10,000 miles a year, you’ll slash your CO2 emissions by 3,300 pounds.
In the U.S. leakage from auto air conditioners is the largest single source of emissions of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which damage the protective ozone layer and add to global warming. The CFCs from one auto air conditioner can add the equivalent of 4,800 pounds of CO2 emissions a year. In addition, […]