Weekly Energy Saving Action Tip from Energy Saver Guy.com

Savings: 3-4% per month on electric bill December through February

Fact: You refrigerator represents 5% of your electric bill.

Tip: Fill two large plastic soda bottles with water. Leave 3-4 inches at the top for expansion. Set them outside to freeze. Place one in the fridge and when it turns to water replace it with the frozen one from outside. This will keep your food cold, reduce your electricity use, save money and help nature.

In other news the Energy Saver Guy podcast has 5 shows for you to enjoy. Click the link below to go to the site and listen in.

1. About us

2. The power of self discipline with Patrick Donnovan

3. Business benefits of renewable energy with Jiminy Peak CEO Brian Fairbank

4. Sensing Sustainability with Sensri

As always please send us your feedback or questions.

Enjoy,

Pat, David and Cameron

High energy bills go away, today!

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Hello Energy Savers!

Savings: Save 5% -15% on your home hot water heating costs

Fact:  We all spend money on energy to heat the hot water we use for bathing and cleaning, this is known as domestic hot water. It does not include hot water for heating our homes. Domestic hot water heat could be as much as 15-20% of your monthly utility bill.

In northern climates the hot water heater is typically in an unheated space like a basement or garage and close to the cold walls.

For example your hot water could be 110 degrees and your basement walls may be 35-50 degrees.

These cold surfaces pull the heat out of the water you just spent your hard earned money heating.

Tip:  Insulate the hot water distribution pipes with  foam insulation. Our paid members can watch this video to learn how.

      Seasonal reminder.

It's a good time to shut off the valve that feeds your outside faucets and drain them. Also make sure to take the hoses off the faucets, drain them and put them away for the winter.

For more helpful easy to understand energy saving actions please visit

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Enjoy,

Pat, David, Cameron

Hello Energy Savers!

Thank you for being a part of our community and inviting others to join.

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It is a little sparce right now so we appreciate you checking it out and starting to ask questions or sharing anything you like.

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Savings:.  20% to 30% on energy costs, longer life for your dryer and less moisture in your home.

Fact:  During the past year performing energy audits, a very high percentage of the clothes dryer vents I observed were clogged with lint , had unnecessary twists and turns restricting airflow, and were made out of plastic (which is a fire hazard)

Tip:   You can save energy drying clothes by:

    1. Cleaning the lint out of the vent monthly.

    2. Reducing unnesesary twists and turns that restrict airflow.

    3. Replace corrugated metal vent pipe with hard metal pipe. Watch video.

    4. Natural gas dryers are more efficient than electric. (Although there are carbon emissions to consider.) If you are using some form of renewable energy for your electricity source, an electric dryer may be better. More about renewable energy in a future email.

Thank you for saving energy today!

Pat, David, Cameron

   PS.  Cameron  E-mailed us from Europe saying that everyone uses a clothes line. Clothes dryers are few and far  beween.

Hello Energysavers,  

EAT WHAT YOU BUY!!!

FACT: According to National Geographic's new magazine, Green Guide, "the average American household throws away some 14% of its food purchases, either because the food spoils or because we cook too much and toss the leftovers (2008)."

TIP: Check your refrigerator and shelves to see what you already have, pulling older items to the front. Then make a weekly menu before shopping, so you know how much you need, and include leftovers in your meal list. Plan on eating perishables first; keep fruit in site so it won't be forgotten.

SAVINGS: Your family can save an estimated $11.30 per week. That's $590 a year simply by eating the food you buy.

ENVIRONMENTAL SAVINGS: If all Americans reduce food waste by 10%, we wpould prevent millions of pounds of pestisites being applied to an area roughly the size of New Jersey.

Thanks,

Pat