9 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient - Part 2
Posted by: David Tanguay Posted on: March 22, 2008
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TsunamisTsunami - a seismic sea wave - means in Japanese "harbor-wave". It is also misleadingly called "tidal wave". It is an ocean wave caused by an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on the Richter scale (or greater) that occurs less than 50 kilometers beneath the seafloor. Tsunamis can also be caused by volcanic eruptions and by landslides.
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Bring Out the Tree Hugger in You by Becoming Environmentally Responsible If you've ever heard the phrase "tree hugger" used to describe someone, you may think it is a negative term. Used negatively, the term can be used to describe someone who seems to be too concerned with the environment.
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When you receive the Seal you will recognize climate change and global warming as they really are--signs of the end-times approaching. You will prepare yourself spiritually to meet God. On Monday January 28, 2008, President Bush delivered his 7th and final State of the Union address. In it he stressed the importance of building a "future of energy security" with clean energy.
Yesterday we looked at Steps 1 through 5 on various ways that a home owner can go about making their home more energy efficient. Today, we will finish up with Steps 6 through 9 to complete the series.
6. Replace incandescent lights with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Compact fluorescent lamps can save three-quartersof the electricity used by incandescent lamps. During the life span of a CFL, it uses about $22 in electricity. Incandescent bulbs do not last nearly as long as their counterparts. You would need ten incandescent bulbs to equal the life span of a CFL. These ten bulbs will cost you more than $80 in electricity. You would basically be cutting electricity prices in that area down by almost $60.
7. If you are thinking of buying a new refrigerator, don't leave the old one plugged in, in the basement, as a backup for party supplies and liquid refreshment. If you do choose to keep a spare one, you are looking at about $50-$100 in electricity costs a year to do so. As a rule of thumb, purchase one refrigerator that will be of adequate size to encompass all your refrigeration needs.
8. Take advantage of new tax incentives to improve your home. Tax credits are offered for exemplary efficiency purchases for the home. The credit is usually ten percent of the improvement cost (capped at $500 total).
9. Schedule an energy audit for more expert advice on your home as a whole. The tools that energy auditors and raters use can more precisely evaluate your home, recommending what will be the most cost-effective ways to obtain both comfort and efficiency. Look for raters who are RESNET Accredited.
About the Author
David Tanguay is dedicated to providing research, reviews & helpful information to consumers and businesses. For more information related to Green Energy and Alternative Energy please visit http://greenenergyonline.org
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