Energy Write is a Resource for Residential Do-It-Your-Self Energy Reduction.

The World used 15 trillion watts of energy in 2009 *3. Reduce your energy bill by 10% to 20% just by changing to CFL's and adjusting your thermostat. Here, we talk about optimizing that along with other techniques targeting 50% or more energy use reduction. Help turn back the energy clock.

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Energy Saver: Air Conditioning

In this article we will talk about how and why your air conditioning system consumes energy and over time begins to consume more-and-more energy. We will discuss coil fouling, solar shading, equipment spacing, air-flow requirements, pipe insulation, and efficient motors. You will learn what it takes to correct the energy thieves in your cooling system.

Safety first: some of the ideas you will read in this article may involve activities that are dangerous. In most jurisdictions, the law requires a licensed electrician when working with household electricity. If you have not been properly trained ...

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Energy Saver: Programmable Thermostat

First let's get the obvious advice, that any energy-engineer-want-to-be can tell you, out of the way: lower your thermostat setting during heating season and raise it in the cooling season and you'll save energy. Phew, that was difficult.

Now let's discuss how to optimize this to maintain comfort and ...

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Energy Saver: Air Filters

Filters reduce energy by protecting your equipment and systems. Filters also clean the air that you eventually breathe. Proper filter selection can optimize its function.

This is primarily written for filters used in furnace applications but the general idea applies to air cleaners and similar air handling devices. Filters installed at return ...

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Energy Write is a Resource for Residential Do-It-Your-Self Energy Reduction.

The World used 15 trillion watts of energy in 2009 *3. Reduce your energy bill by 10% to 20% just by changing to CFL's and adjusting your thermostat. Here, we talk about optimizing that along with other techniques targeting 50% or more energy use reduction. Help turn back the energy clock.

Featured Energy Reduction How to Article ...

Energy Saver: Air Conditioning

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Energy Saver: Programmable Thermostat

Energy Saver: Air Filters

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