Going Green - Tip #1
It’s starting to get cold outside and we’re all turning up the heat. Home heating typically accounts for over a quarter of your overall energy bill AND you can generate ~8,000 pounds of CO2 emissions annually. But you can lower your environmental foot print AND save money - here’s how:
- During the day when people are home, set your thermostat at “sweater” temperature - between 65-68 degrees.
- Before going to bed or when everyone is out of the house set the thermostat to “blanket” temperature - between 55-58 degrees.
- An even better bet - install a programmable thermostat so you make sure the heat is always at the temperature you wish. This can reduce your heating bill by up to 20%. (It’s worth the initial investment — Plus once we installed it my hubby wasn’t scolding me for forgetting to turn the heat down - bonus!)
By setting temperatures to the above recommenation - you can reduce your carbon footprint by ~1,400 pounds. So not only are you Going Green but you are also saving money!
