{"id":19846,"date":"2016-09-22T22:10:27","date_gmt":"2016-09-22T22:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/naturemoms.com\/blog\/?p=19846"},"modified":"2018-01-19T20:20:17","modified_gmt":"2018-01-19T20:20:17","slug":"eco-friendly-ways-cut-utility-bills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturemoms.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/22\/eco-friendly-ways-cut-utility-bills\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Eco-Friendly Ways to Cut Utility Bills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naturemoms.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=19847\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-19847\" style=\"border: 2px solid #808000;\" src=\"https:\/\/naturemoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Eco-Friendly-Ways-to-Cut-Utility-Bills.jpg\" alt=\"Ways to Cut Utility Bills\" width=\"272\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturemoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Eco-Friendly-Ways-to-Cut-Utility-Bills.jpg 735w, https:\/\/naturemoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Eco-Friendly-Ways-to-Cut-Utility-Bills-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/naturemoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Eco-Friendly-Ways-to-Cut-Utility-Bills-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/naturemoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Eco-Friendly-Ways-to-Cut-Utility-Bills-347x520.jpg 347w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/a>Being eco-friendly is more about changing the way your family uses energy than buying new things to reduce usage. Remember, every item we buy requires energy to manufacture, package and ship. Even though a product helps you save water or electricity, energy is expended to create it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to make your home a greener place to live, there are easy ways to reduce energy use without making a single purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Choose Utility Providers Wisely<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who supplies your energy and where the energy comes from can have a profound impact on your eco-footprint \u2013 and your monthly bill. In deregulated energy areas, people can choose from numerous providers and dozens of plans. Some of those plans are now powered by renewable energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply taking the time to compare providers, rates, and plans can lower your monthly expenses and reduce carbon emissions. Companies like the one found at this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">link<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are helping consumers compare electric rates and find providers that offer green energy plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few more tips related to utility providers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for providers that offer rebates for green updates so when you do make a purchase you can offset the price.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use account features that show your daily and weekly electricity usage. Some providers will even show you what\u2019s using the most energy in your home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up with a provider that\u2019s invested in renewable energy. Research their involvement in green energy, investments they are making and what they\u2019re doing to support more efficient infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask if the provider offers time-of-use plans. These plans charge slightly different rates depending on the season and time of day. If you use energy mostly at night when demand is lower you could end up saving money.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Heating and Cooling<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heating and cooling is the biggest chunk of the electric bill for most Americans. It\u2019s easy to push a few buttons on the thermostat to make your house warmer or cooler, but it\u2019s not very energy efficient. There are plenty of ways you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/naturemoms.com\/blog\/2009\/05\/26\/10-ways-to-stay-cool-without-air-conditioning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cool off without air conditioning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and warm up without a heater.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These good habits can also help you become less dependent on the HVAC.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the programmable thermostat if you have one. It <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/energy.gov\/energysaver\/thermostats\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can save you up to 10%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on electric bills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put the thermostat at the most efficient settings. In the summer keep the temperature around 78 degrees and bump it up a little when no one is home. During the winter keep the temperature setting at 68 degrees or as low as 60 degrees when you\u2019re away.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change or clean the air filters every two months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the vents and make sure nothing is blocking the airflow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close the vents in rooms that are rarely used.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use fans instead of decreasing the temperature. It can create a wind chill effect that makes the room feel up to four degrees cooler.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the fan is turning counter clockwise in the summer so the air pushes straight down.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Have the HVAC system serviced annually and make sure you\u2019re changing the\u00a0HVAC filters\u00a0on a regular basis. It will cost a little money up front but professional servicing can help the system run more efficiently and increase its lifespan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>In the Kitchen<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More energy is consumed in the kitchen than just about anywhere else in the house. Between the power-hungry appliances and cooking kilowatt-hours add up fast. Make these small adjustments and you\u2019ll see a big change in your bill.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the refrigerator and freezer temperature settings. The refrigerator can be set at 40 degrees Fahrenheit without any concern of bacteria growth. Freezers should be set to 0 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the refrigerator and freezer as full as possible so it takes less energy to cool.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear frost out of refrigerators and freezers so they run more efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the vents at the bottom of the fridge for maximum efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait until the dishwasher is fully loaded before washing dishes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skip the heat dry setting on the dishwasher.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t preheat the oven unless a recipe specifically says to do so.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the microwave, toaster oven or a crockpot instead of the oven whenever possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>In the Laundry Room<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another place where a disproportionate amount of energy and water is used is the laundry room. Dryers, in particular, require a significant amount of energy each time they\u2019re run. With the tips below you can keep using your washer and dryer while reducing energy usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only wash and dry full loads of laundry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Line dry as many items as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash clothes in cool or cold water to reduce energy usage by as much as 90%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only use the sanitary washing cycle if necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the high spin or extended spin setting on the washer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use high efficiency detergent when possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry loads of laundry back-to-back so there\u2019s no cool down period.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the moisture sensor to cut down on drying time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put a towel in with lighter fabrics to reduce the time needed to dry clothes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the lint filter before using the dryer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being eco-friendly is more about changing the way your family uses energy than buying new things to reduce usage. 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