Americans consume a disproportionate amount of the world's energy—but there are lots of ways to conserve energy usage and make a difference for the environment.
Five Easy Things to Do to Conserve Energy
- Change the filter in your furnace: Keep heating and cooling systems running efficiently.
- Change to fluorescent light bulbs: They use far less energy than incandescent bulbs.
- Combine trips: Plan your errands to reduce transportation time.
- Lower the temperature on your water heater: You'll still have hot water, but it means the heater uses less energy when you are not using hot water.
- Check your car's tire pressure: Poorly inflated tires waste gas and cause more pollution.
Five Decisions That Will Make a Big Difference
- Buy a fuel efficient vehicle: Include the fuel economy rating as part of the decision making process.
- Buy green power: Go solar and get tax credits for your house or your organization.
- Install a programmable thermostat and weather-proof your home: It takes about 10 minutes to install and allows you to save lots of energy costs when you are not home.
- Buy less stuff: Everything we buy creates waste and uses energy both in the manufacturing process and after we use it.
- Stand up for what's right: Advocate for clean energy and the protection of wildlife from climate change.
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