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Conserving Energy
Types of InsulationLoose-Fill: cellulose fibers, fiberglass fibers,
rockwool fiber- sprayed into spaces
Batt and Blanket: layers of insulation like a mat Cut and placed between wooden supports
in walls, floors or ceilingsCan be wrapped around hot water tanks
Rigid Board: flat pieces fiberglass or polyurethane that can be used for physical construction
Sprayed: polyurethane foam
WindowsDouble or Triple Paned
Filled with argon or krypton gas (poor thermal conductors)
Weather Stripping
Locking Windows
Curtains/Shades:
Winter: closed at night, open in day
Summer: closed at day, open at night
Appliances
energy efficient models
keep refrigerator full
Dishwasher: don’t rinse plates clean
WASH BY HAND???
Water Heater wrap with insulation set thermostat at 130o
Tankless water heaters
Washer and Dryer
cold and warm water instead of hot
clothes line instead of dryer
Thermostat down in winter – wear a sweater up in summer change settings when not at home
Lights energy efficient bulbs ? off when not in use Skylights
Bathroom brush your teeth then wash your face shorter showers, less full baths if a bath allow water to stay in tub to heat
the air
Other Tips don’t heat the whole house close vents in rarely used rooms most used rooms add a space heater and
keep the thermostat on low
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