TRUE GREEN TIPS and LINKS
for saving money and conserving energy
Tips for Green Living:
A True Home reduces energy cost
A new high performance True Home is estimated to reduce energy cost by up to 45% compared to a typical home built ten years ago. (Source: Building America Research Benchmark)
Save money by unplugging appliances
Did you know that many household appliances are draining energy even when they’re turned off? According to the government’s ENERGY STAR program, 40% of the electricity that home electronics use is consumed while the products are turned off. Try unplugging appliances that you aren’t using, or plug them all into a powerstrip that you can turn on and off.
Savings: One Berkeley study suggests the savings would be 6 to 26% off your total monthly energy bill.
ENERGY STAR saves money and fights global warming
Using ENERGY STAR qualified products, including lighting, a programmable thermostat, and new insulation can lower utility bills by up to 30 % and also fights global warming.
Annual Savings: $1,150 - 11,000 kWh - 12,000 lbs. CO2
Change a light
Replace existing lighting with ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, lamps, ceiling fans, and fixtures. Also look for the ENERGY STAR on decorative light strings for festive occasions.
Saving and Benefits: An ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) will save about $30 over its lifetime and pay for itself in about 6 months. It uses 75% less energy and lasts about 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb.
Links and Resources for Green Living:
Energy Star Official Website
Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Green Building Council
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=76
The Alliance to Save Energy
Sustainability Made Simple
Personal Green Guide - A Publication by the California Academy of Science
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