Tip of the Day - Dress Appropriately
It’s freezing outside. You come home, change into a comfy t-shirt and a pair of shorts and pad around the house in flip flops. When you get cold, you crank the heat up.
It’s ninety-five degrees and humid as all get out, but with the air conditioner blasting, you’re a little chilly. You throw on your favorite cozy sweater.
Sound familiar? We’ve all done it.
When it’s cold, wearing a sweater and socks allows you to “dial down” your thermostat, conserving energy (and saving you money on your next energy bill). When it’s hot, shedding some layers will allow you to “dial up,” keeping the temperature in your house higher and requiring less from your air conditioner.
The idea is an oldie but goodie. According to Howstuffworks:
In 1977, President Jimmy Carter appeared on national television for the first of what were later dubbed “energy speeches.” The country was going through an oil crisis, and Carter advised us to “dial down” our thermostats. His line of reasoning was that, by reducing the temperature in our homes, we could conserve heating fuel.
Click here to read the Howstuffworks guide to conserving energy at home.
Another Eco-Friendly Tip from Allie.