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Go Green! Lower Your Summer Energy Bill!
Hot weather is here and the air conditioners are all abuzz. Follow these tips and you won’t pass out when you get your energy bill. Close Your Shades!Keep your shades closed during the afternoon heat. Direct sunlight heats up your house faster, making your central air work harder and consume more energy. Unplug!If you run an air conditioner or central air, unplug appliances to offset energy bills. Lamps, toasters, coffee pots, microwaves, and cell phone chargers all consume electricity just while being plugged in. Add all your small appliances up, and that is a big chunk off your monthly energy bill.
Plant Shade Trees!Shade trees help protect your home from summer sun rays. Planting trees also offers habitat for birds and other cute critters and adds value to your home. What else could be more green than a tree! Wear Cotton or Linen!Summer Lounge clothes need to breathe. Wear cotton or linen during hot steamy days to stay cool. Many retailers are offering “Green” clothing. Slacks and shirts made of organic cotton and other sustainable fibers will soon be available to the masses at big box stores. Use a Small Fountain!The sound of running water naturally cools and soothes our overheated bodies. Purchase an energy efficient fountain for your home and cool off like cavemen.
Eat Fresh, Raw Foods!Fresh, raw fruits and vegetables don’t weigh you down in the summer heat. Instead of potato salad, how about a fruit salad. A fresh, crisp, local organic spinach salad will leave you cool, refreshed, and recharged for plenty of fun in the sun. Make Sure Fans and Air Conditioners are Energy Efficient!With all we know about our negative impact on the environment, we can’t afford not to be green. The least we can do is purchase energy efficient appliances that save energy and emit less harmful fumes. Our children need a future, and that future is green! Cook Outside!Grilling outside is not only fun, but it saves energy. When you bake or grill indoors, your ac needs to work double time to offset the summer heat.
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