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Save Money by Saving Energy: Surprisingly Easy!

It is good when we talk About Saving Energy to help our planet. But saving energy to save money give many people a stimulus to do that.Saving money by investing in banks, share markets and trading are preliminary. On the flip side, a few changes in our behavioral and buying pattern could save us a great amount of money.

There are enormous ways which could help us save energy. But as big changes begin with a small step, we could start saving energy (and of course money) by bringing few changes at our home. The simple steps, that we overlook many-a-times, are listed here, hoping to be read and implemented. This might not give you a sound ROI, but would certainly lower the Electricity Bill that slips through our gate.

1. Air Conditioner: Setting the air conditioner on anywhere less than 24 degrees Celsius means increasing energy consumption by 3% to 5%. So by setting the AC temperature at 18 degree Celsius, you raise your electricity bill by 25-30%! Besides, 24 Degree Celsius is the most comfortable temperature range, and you need not use a programmable thermostat to auto-off the AC in every 30 minutes.
2. Task Lightning: Localized Average Lighting or Adjustable Task Lighting aims at reducing the energy used to light a place for only 1 to 2 persons. Task Lighting can be used in bedroom, study room and offices, and can easily be tweaked wherever the work area needs illumination.
3. Power Strip: : Plug all your electronic appliances in one power strip so that you can switch them off at once. This is one of the best money saving tricks for working people who leave their homes from 9 AM to 6 PM.
4. Room Heater: If you know the guests are arriving shortly, you can lower the temperature of the heater by few degrees. More number of people would emanate body heat, causing a rise in temperature.
5. Energy Saver Star: The Energy Star labeled appliances saves a great deal of money and are a perfect way of helping the environment from carbon dioxide. Buying an electric product that has the Energy Star label would cost you the same, or perhaps even less, and would save you a lot of money. Energy Star Product areas include:
   • Commercial Heating and Cooling Appliances
   • Commercial Heating and Cooling Equipment
   • Residential Heating and Cooling Products like Ceiling Fans, Air Conditioners, etc.
   • Consumer Electronics like TVs, DVDs, Cordless Phone Machines, Power Adapters, etc.
   • Office Products like Computers, Scanners, Fax Machines, etc. Construction Products like Construction Heaters, etc.

A wise and succinct use of energy saves us a lot of money. Now wait there, you can run your PC on sleep mode if you are getting up.

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