This past week my husband's subscription to National Geographic started-- It was a Christmas present-- Before the Internet is was definitely the source for current real information-- I remember using it as a child as a reference -- ( by the way its a great gift -- )
In hopes to learn more about how to REDUCE my energy bills -- I have read an article by Peter Miller called Energy Conservation-- There is more to do than just changing light bulbs. -- It is a great article that discusses one family's attempt to reduce their Carbon Foot Print.
I was intrigued by an inspector" Home Doctor" they hired that found "Hot spots" in there home. Did you know that just the water heater can consume up to 12% of a home energy bill!! I live in a townhome 12% of my bill is $34.31-- -- Equiptment on standby is as much as 8% of the bill -- labtop, camera charger, dvd player, clock radio, blue tooth/cell charger -- That's $22-- -- I have spent $60 bucks already and I haven't even turned on the HEAT AC or TV -- Lights!!!
Refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, and other appliances, in fact, may represent half of a household's electric bill.
Its a great story about one families attempt to do better for the enviroment and save money in the process -- You can read more at
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/03/energy-conservation/miller-text/1
Check out www.RealLiving.com too to learn more about green living
In North Carolina Read the Save the Watts info at http://www.progress-energy.com/ There is a great check list to check your own home or apartment
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