Got Good List

Having lunch today with friends, we have been discussing a bit at how painful some bills can be to your wallet, especially when it comes to energy consumption. We’ve gathered a few smart and good sense tips to help reduce our energy and electricity charges, and save our money.

• Switch off lights when leaving a room.
  So obvious, but who really pays attention all the time ?
• Turn a light on only when you really need it.
  During day it’s often more a habit than a need
• Turn devices off, not on “stand by” mode.
  Little consumptions can sum up to something great with all these modern appliances
• Close off unused rooms or areas in your home.
  Don’t waste energy heating (or cooling) them.
• Take showers instead of baths.
  This reduce the amount of hot water used in a factor of 5 to 10
• Replace traditionnal light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.
  They are saving energy and last longer so you replace them less often
• Lower the temperature when leaving for the day
  A few degrees have a real impact on the amount of energy consumed and a room can be warmed back quickly
• Wear sweat shirts instead of heating more.
  Sure, living in tee-shirts is comfortable, but why not taking it easier on the heater ?
• Clean the lint tray on your cloths dryer after every use.
  After every use. Don’t let your dryer get asthmatic
• Use air drying when possible
  This will save significant amounts of energy and money

Overall, no rocket science here (hey, we were just girls having a lunch after all :) but true good sense that can make things better for your wallet and the planet.