Quick Energy-saving Tips For Massachusetts Homeowners

1. Install Dimmer Switches:

 

Not yet ready to say good bye to incandescent bulbs for the mercury-filled alternative? Then consider that simply dimming a light by 10 percent more than doubles the bulb's life, saving money on bulbs and energy.

 

2. Add a Motion Sensor:

 

You can add motion sensors to your outdoor lighting fixtures. A motion sensor will turn on lights when someone walks by and turn off the light when nobody is present. Besides saving energy, these great gadgets will alert you to someone on your property at night. Motion sensors also are great for the seldom-used areas of your home, such as the basement and guest room.

 

3. Set a Programmable Thermostat:

A programmable thermostate can help you save nearly $200 a year by turning down the heat at certain times of day or night. For every degree you lower your thermostat for an eight-hour period, you cut energy use by about 1 percent. So, if you set it back 10 degrees overnight, you can save 10 percent.

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The power to reduce the demand of the world's energy lies in the hands of the user. By doing your part to help reduce the demand, can help conserve raw materials like coal and gas. Doing your part can also contribute toward reducing the greenhouse emissions and the threat of global warming, not to mention saving on the utility bills.