Energy Conservation and Efficiency

We use energy every day during many different activities. Here are some specific ways to conserve energy and water during personal activities.

ENTERTAINMENT:

Whether you are using it or not, all that entertainment equipment requires a lot of energy.

• Turn off devices when not in use and unplug them.

• Plug media devices, such as TVs and DVD players, into a power strip. Then, turn off the power strip when the equipment is not in use.

COMMUNICATIONS:

We use a lot of energy to power our communication devices in order to stay in touch with people.

• When a device is fully charged, unplug it.

• Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use.

• Consider getting a laptop as your next computer. Laptops use a lot less energy than desktop machines.

• Use rechargeable batteries for items like cordless phones and mobile devices. It’s more cost effective than throwaway batteries.

PERSONAL CARE:

Taking care of personal hygiene requires not only energy but also a lot of water.

• Use a low-flow showerhead.

• Take short showers instead of baths.

• Unplug your hairdryer when you are not using it.

• Put a brick in your toilet tank to conserve water during each flush.

• Turn off the water while you brush your teeth. Turn it on only when you need it.

• Lower the thermostat on the hot water heater and when upgrading, chose an on-demand hot water system.