Useful Energy Conservation Tips

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Useful Energy Conservation Tips - Free Report

Hi Fellow Reader!

Interested in discovering the financial potential of Energy Conservation on YOUR BILLS, while getting better energy-consumption habits? In this case, have a look at the following nine pages I wrote for you. If you realize just a few of the tips, you'll already end up saving in your current energy bill! You'll also become more environment-friendly ;-)

For you to enjoy, and share with your friends and family!

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In Portuguese:
Poupar Água - Reduzir o consumo facilmente! Como Poupar no Consumo de Água - e não só no Dia Mundial da Água!

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Cold-Climate Window Tips

Install exterior or interior storm windows; storm windows can reduce heat loss through your windows by 25% to 50%. Storm windows should have weatherstripping at all moveable joints; be made of strong, durable materials; and have interlocking or overlapping joints. Low-e storm windows save even more energy.
Repair and weatherize your current storm windows, if necessary.
You can save 10% or more on your energy bill just by reducing the air leaks in your home.
Install tight-fitting, insulating window shades on windows that feel drafty after weatherizing.
Close your curtains and shades at night; open them during the day.
Keep windows on the south side of your house clean to maximize solar gain.

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In Portuguese:
Poupar Água - Reduzir o consumo facilmente! Como Poupar no Consumo de Água - e não só no Dia Mundial da Água!

Monday, September 07, 2009

Warm-Climate Window Tips

Install white window shades, drapes, or blinds to reflect heat away from the house.
Close curtains on south- and west-facing windows during the day.
Install awnings on south- and west-facing windows.
Apply sun-control or other reflective films on south-facing windows.

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In Portuguese:
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Sunday, September 06, 2009

Weatherization Tips

First, test your home for air tightness. On a windy day, hold a lit incense stick next to your windows, doors, electrical boxes, plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets, ceiling fixtures, attic hatches, and other locations where there is a possible air path to the outside. If the smoke stream travels horizontally, you have located an air leak that may need caulking, sealing, or weatherstripping.
Caulk and weatherstrip doors and windows that leak air.
Caulk and seal air leaks where plumbing, ducting, or electrical wiring penetrates through exterior walls, floors, ceilings, and soffits over cabinets.
Install rubber gaskets behind outlet and switch plates on exterior walls.
Look for dirty spots in your insulation, which often indicate holes where air leaks into and out of your house. You can seal the holes by stapling sheets of plastic over the holes and caulking the edges of the plastic.
Install storm windows over single-pane windows or replace them with double-pane windows. Storm windows as much as double the R-value of single-pane windows and they can help reduce drafts, water condensation, and frost formation. As a less costly and less permanent alternative, you can use a heavy-duty, clear plastic sheet on a frame or tape clear plastic film to the inside of your window frames during the cold winter months. Remember, the plastic must be sealed tightly to the frame to help reduce infiltration.
When the fireplace is not in use, keep the flue damper tightly closed. A chimney is designed specifically for smoke to escape, so until you close it, warm air escapes-24 hours a day!
For new construction, reduce exterior wall leaks by either installing house wrap, taping the joints of exterior sheathing.

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In Portuguese:
Poupar Água - Reduzir o consumo facilmente! Como Poupar no Consumo de Água - e não só no Dia Mundial da Água!

Saturday, September 05, 2009

Fireplace Tips

If you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the chimney flue.
Keep your fireplace damper closed unless a fire is going. Keeping the damper open is like keeping a 48-inch window wide open during the winter; it allows warm air to go right up the chimney.
When you use the fireplace, reduce heat loss by opening dampers in the bottom of the firebox (if provided) or open the nearest window slightly-approximately 1 inch-and close doors leading into the room. Lower the thermostat setting to between 50 and 55 degrees F.
Install tempered glass doors and a heat-air exchange system that blows warmed air back into the room.
Check the seal on the flue damper and make it as snug as possible.
Add caulking around the fireplace hearth.
Use grates made of C-shaped metal tubes to draw cool room air into the fireplace and circulate warm air back into the house.

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In Portuguese:
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Friday, September 04, 2009

Insulation Tips

Consider factors such as your climate, building design, and budget when selecting insulation for your home.
Use higher density insulation, such as rigid foam boards, in cathedral ceilings and on exterior walls.
Ventilation plays a large role in providing moisture control and reducing summer cooling bills. Attic vents can be installed along the entire ceiling cavity to help ensure proper airflow from the soffit to the attic, helping to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient.
Recessed light fixtures can be a major source of heat loss, but you need to be careful how close you place insulation next to a fixture unless it is marked. "I.C."-designed for direct insulation contact. Check your local building codes for recommendations.
When installing insulation, follow the product instructions on installation and wear the proper protective gear.

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Saving Money on Utilities (Electricity, phone, water, heating, etc)

Automatic faucets and flushers with sensor: Incredible but so Practicle Faucets: designed for... HOME-USE!

Driving cheaper: Drive Less - Drive Smart - Save Money!

How to save up to 27% gas: Top 7 Tips to Help You Easily Save 15%-27% of Your Gas Starting Now!

Energy Facts: What do you KNOW about ENERGY?

Toilet stories: A Trip To The Restroom From a Woman's Point of View

How to save money - Useful easy-to-realize Tips!

Useful Energy Conservation Tips

In Portuguese:
Poupar Água - Reduzir o consumo facilmente! Como Poupar no Consumo de Água - e não só no Dia Mundial da Água!

Thursday, September 03, 2009