Sunday 5 August 2012
Monday 4 June 2012
Metal Roof ......good idea? | 1-855-wanna-reno ?
Metal Roof , another green alternative to reduce the contamination. www.1855wannareno.com
Metal roofs are synonymous with strength and durability and are known to have a service life of 50 years and more therefore they are more environment friendly alternative. Your cost will be less in the long run and the level of contamination by avoiding asphalt will be reduced.
These are some of the advantages that you have to consider before you install a metal roof:
- Metal roofs are lightweight--less than 1/3 the weight of asphalt and one twentieth the weight of concrete.
- A metal roof won't rot, crack, crumble, split, break or burn.
- Metal roofs are made from recycled steel and aluminum material and are 100 % recyclable.
- Metal roofs have coatings that prevent 75 to 80 percent of the sun's energy from being absorbed into the roof.
- A metal roof can reduce roof surface temperatures by 60 to 70 degrees.
- Metal roofs are available in a wide variety of styles and custom colors.
- Metal Roofing is durable and maintenance free.
- A Metal Roof increases a building's value.
- Metal Roofing is an ideal platform for integrating solar electric and solar thermal renewable energy solutions.
Whenever you decide to change your roof, you should think about this option www.1855wannareno.com
Friday 4 May 2012
Wind the future source of electricity | 1-855-wanna-reno?
WIND GENERATORS www.1855wannareno.com
Wind is free and with modern technology it can be captured efficiently. Once a wind turbine is built the energy it produces does not cause green house gases or other pollutants. Although wind turbines can be very tall each takes up only a small plot of land. This means that the land below can still be used. This is especially the case in agricultural areas as farming and grazing can still continue. Many people find wind farms an interesting feature of the landscape, views of wind turbines can be awe inspiring, to say the least.. Remote areas that are not connected to the electricity power grid can use wind turbines to produce their own supply. Wind turbines have a role to play in both the developed and third world countries. Wind turbines are available in a range of sizes which means a vast range of people and businesses can use them. Single households to small towns and villages can make good use of range of wind turbines available today.
In addition, wind energy can provide new sources of income in rural areas, as well as jobs for people who set up and maintain wind turbines or manage wind farms. Employment opportunities range from meteorologists and surveyors to structural engineers, assembly workers, and mechanical operators. Statistics show that every Megawatt of new wind capacity creates nearly twenty jobs.
Some of the concerns raised about wind turbines are not true. Wind turbines are not, as many people believe, dangerous to birds. A sliding glass door is more dangerous to birds than a small wind turbine. Wind turbines also have a very low potential to interfere with radio and television reception. All modern turbines, large and small, have blades made of fibreglass or wood. These materials are transparent to electromagnetic waves such as radio and television.
Your neighbours' concerns relating to wind turbine noise are important. No matter the size of the wind turbine, the potential for turbine noise to bother other people always exists. Even if a wind turbine does not emit enough sound to violate any noise regulations, the noise it produces may still be objectionable to other people.
The major challenge to using wind as a source of power is that it is intermittent and does not always blow when electricity is needed. Wind cannot be stored (although wind-generated electricity can be stored, if batteries are used), and not all winds can be harnessed to meet the timing of electricity demands. Further, good wind sites are often located in remote locations far from areas of electric power demand (such as cities). Finally, wind resource development may compete with other uses for the land, and those alternative uses may be more highly valued than electricity generation. However, wind turbines can be located on land that is also used for grazing or even farming.
Beside the disadvantages, we can conclude that this could be just another way to complement the energy generation plan of any country. Home wind generators can generate enough to reduce the pollution in the future. Something to consider because every single country is trying to get more energy to keep growing.
Lets go green! Help the planet...visit us www.1855wannareno.com
Tuesday 1 May 2012
Are green homes a good invesment? | 1-855-wanna-reno.?
www.1855wannareno.com .....Lets help our planet!
According to a green home poll last year by TD Canada Trust, 72 per cent of Canadians are willing to pay more for a house or condo with environmentally friendly features. That statistic would seem to contradict the findings of the Leger poll. But take a closer look: Of these big spenders, more than three-quarters (77 per cent) are primarily motivated by savings on energy bills, with only 42 per cent appreciating the reduction of environmental impact. Green homes aren't necessarily selling to environmentalists; they're selling to the financially savvy.
These days, with so many builders touting themselves as green, they can begin to blur together in the eyes of buyers. When a builder markets his homes as environmentally friendly because they feature water-saving toilets and high-efficiency gas furnaces, that's a problem: You'd be hard-pressed to find a new home without these features.
Given the choice of a home that meets minimum governmental requirements for environmental considerations and another that exceeds them, all other things being equal, most of us will choose the green home and feel good about it.
But the reality is that all other things aren't equal. If the greener home means more money at the outset, which it sometimes does, it might mean sacrificing square footage or high-end finishes. (or am i wrong?)
We know about all these green ideas but if they don't have a development in our preferred location, chances are we'll move along to someone who does.
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Thursday 26 April 2012
1-855-wanna-reno? Asphalt shingles bad or good?
Ways to Help
Asphalt shingles are extraordinarily effective in the protection and appearance of millions of homes. However, when they are replaced, they can clog up landfills. These shingles have useful components that can be utilized again through and efficient and effective national recycling network. Here's some quick facts about asphalt roofing shingles- 12 million tons created annually
- 11 million tons post consumer tear-off debris
- 1 million tons of manufacturing waste
- contractors spend $1billion yearly in waste hauling and tip fees
- clog landfills, utilizing over 4% of all space
- require several generation to decompose
- include valuable and reusable asphalt content
- asphalt content can be used for road repair and construction
If asphalt shingles must be used on a project, buying the longest lasting asphalt shingles and buying no more shingles than necessary can help lessen the environmental impact of the project. If there are shingles left over when the roof is completed, they should be donated to Habitat for Humanity and similar programs.
Reusing or recycling asphalt shingles reduces landfill mass and pollution. Recycling companies process asphalt shingles for use in hot-mix, which is used make and repair roads.
Wednesday 25 April 2012
Solar energy....your next energy source
The sun has been producing vast amounts of power through nuclear fusion. This is the process by which four hydrogen atoms combine to produce one helium atom. This is the mechanism that the sun uses to generate its energy
The amount of
energy from the sun that reaches the Earth is vast. All the energy
that can be produced by the non-renewable reserves of the world like
petroleum, coal, and natural gas is equaled by just twenty days of
sunshine.
Although
it disappears at night, it will surely be present the next day to
provide more energy. It provides so much energy; in fact, the amount
of sunlight that reaches the surface of the Earth in one hour is
enough to meet the world's demand for energy for a whole year. Also,
a 20 days' supply of sunshine is enough to match the world's reserves
of conventional energy. And harnessing its energy for human use does
not involve processes that emit harmful gases, unlike processes
involved in producing energy from natural gas, coal, and oil.
The
benefits of using solar energy do not just end in the fact that it is
free, reliable, clean, and renewable. Using it can protect much of
our natural resources as well as preserve ecosystems that
would otherwise be drilled and destroyed to collect oil or mine coal.
In fact, just a
1-kilowatt solar energy system that generates about 150 kilowatt
hours of energy per month has tremendous potential to promote
environmental sustainability. Such a system keeps about 170 pounds of
coal from being burned, approximately 300 pounds of carbon dioxide
from being emitted into the environment, and over 560 liters of water
from being wasted per month. It also keeps sulphur dioxide and
nitrous oxide from being released into the atmosphere.
We can help our
planet.! Its your decision.....go green, invest in renewable
technology
www.1855wannareno.com | go green with us !
Save energy and money..1-855-wanna-reno? wants to help you
FOR HOMEOWNERS
1 Get an energy audit of my home — and act on the results.
The Government of Ontario will help fund an audit and related retrofits to improve your home’s energy efficiency. Get more information from the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure at www.homeenergyontario.ca
2 Have my central air conditioning and furnace serviced.
Use a licensed HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) professional to ensure maximum performance.
3 Clean my air conditioning unit’s condenser of dirt and debris.
4 Clean or replace my furnace filter (especially, if I have central A/C).
Change or clean it monthly through the summer and every three months in winter.
5 Install a programmable thermostat.
A properly set programmable thermostat can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 10 per cent.
6 Improve the insulation of my home.
7 Reduce air leaks in my home.
Caulk around windows, apply good quality weather stripping around doors, and install foam gaskets behind the cover plates of lighting fixtures, wall switches and receptacle face plates, especially on exterior facing walls.
8 Sign up for peaksaver® (if available where you live).
Allow your utility to turn down your air conditioner for short periods during hot summer weekdays when the demand for electricity is high. (Visit everykilowattcounts.ca to find out more about the program and the cash incentives).
9 Right-size your refrigerator.
Even an energy-efficient model can’t give you maximum savings if it’s too big for your needs.
10 Get rid of my old energy-guzzling second fridge.
Take advantage of the Great Refrigerator Round Up! (Visit everykilowattcounts.ca to find out more about the program).
11 Upgrade to ENERGY STAR® windows.
This change could reduce overall annual energy costs by up to 12 percent.
12 Install a solar or tankless/instantaneous hot water heater.
This change will dramatically reduce water heating costs.
13 Install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the rooftop.
You might even produce more energy than you can use.
14 Install a ground-source heat pump.
You can produce at least two-thirds of the energy needed to heat your home this way, meaning savings of 30 to 70 per cent off your home heating costs.
15 Get a pool pump timer.
16 Make sure I have a thermal pool blanket.
A blanket will reduce heat loss and water evaporation.
17 Consider solar panels to heat my pool.
Solar panels can heat your pool very cost-effectively.
18 Specify that I want my new home to meet ENERGY STAR® standards.
19 Landscape for energy savings.
Plant coniferous trees on the north side to protect from winter winds. Plant deciduous trees to shade the south-facing windows in the summer.
1 Get an energy audit of my home — and act on the results.
The Government of Ontario will help fund an audit and related retrofits to improve your home’s energy efficiency. Get more information from the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure at www.homeenergyontario.ca
2 Have my central air conditioning and furnace serviced.
Use a licensed HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) professional to ensure maximum performance.
3 Clean my air conditioning unit’s condenser of dirt and debris.
4 Clean or replace my furnace filter (especially, if I have central A/C).
Change or clean it monthly through the summer and every three months in winter.
5 Install a programmable thermostat.
A properly set programmable thermostat can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 10 per cent.
6 Improve the insulation of my home.
7 Reduce air leaks in my home.
Caulk around windows, apply good quality weather stripping around doors, and install foam gaskets behind the cover plates of lighting fixtures, wall switches and receptacle face plates, especially on exterior facing walls.
8 Sign up for peaksaver® (if available where you live).
Allow your utility to turn down your air conditioner for short periods during hot summer weekdays when the demand for electricity is high. (Visit everykilowattcounts.ca to find out more about the program and the cash incentives).
9 Right-size your refrigerator.
Even an energy-efficient model can’t give you maximum savings if it’s too big for your needs.
10 Get rid of my old energy-guzzling second fridge.
Take advantage of the Great Refrigerator Round Up! (Visit everykilowattcounts.ca to find out more about the program).
11 Upgrade to ENERGY STAR® windows.
This change could reduce overall annual energy costs by up to 12 percent.
12 Install a solar or tankless/instantaneous hot water heater.
This change will dramatically reduce water heating costs.
13 Install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the rooftop.
You might even produce more energy than you can use.
14 Install a ground-source heat pump.
You can produce at least two-thirds of the energy needed to heat your home this way, meaning savings of 30 to 70 per cent off your home heating costs.
15 Get a pool pump timer.
16 Make sure I have a thermal pool blanket.
A blanket will reduce heat loss and water evaporation.
17 Consider solar panels to heat my pool.
Solar panels can heat your pool very cost-effectively.
18 Specify that I want my new home to meet ENERGY STAR® standards.
19 Landscape for energy savings.
Plant coniferous trees on the north side to protect from winter winds. Plant deciduous trees to shade the south-facing windows in the summer.
FOR EVERYONE AT HOME
20 Use EnerGuide (Natural Resources Canada) ratings.
These ratings can help you make purchasing decisions about energy-efficient appliances, heating and cooling equipment, and even vehicles.
21 Fight phantom load – unplug electronics that draw power even when they’re turned off.
This includes TVs, cable TV boxes, clocks, microwave ovens and any items using "power cubes" (such as handheld vacuums and baby monitors).
22 Upgrade to ENERGY STAR®-qualified appliances.
Look for ENERGY STAR® entertainment products too.
23 Adjust the water level on the washing machine.
Match the water level to the size of your load.
24 Wash only full loads of laundry.
And, better yet, use only cold water
25 Do my laundry on evenings and weekends.
Electricity demand is lower at these times.
26 Hang my clothes outside to dry.
Your neighbours might be inspired to follow your great example!
27 Clean the lint out of my dryer after each load of laundry.
28 Use a toaster oven or microwave instead of the oven, whenever possible.
29 Opt for an electric frying pan instead of a range top.
30 Try slow cooking.
It actually reduces energy use even though cooking times are extended.
31 Use pots with tight-fitting lids.
Your food will cook faster.
32 Use the oven light to check on my food instead of opening the door.
33 Use an automatic shut-off kettle.
34 Always set my dishwasher to air dry and only run it when full.
35 Allow hot food to cool before placing it in my refrigerator.
36 Thaw my frozen foods in the refrigerator.
This can reduce spoilage and even help keep the fridge cool.
37 Vacuum my refrigerator coils to keep them efficient.
38 Use the oven’s self-cleaning option after cooking.
You can take advantage of the existing heat.
39 Make my showers shorter to use less energy and hot water.
Showers use much less water than a bath!
40 Install low-flow toilets.
You’ll save on water use and on the energy needed to pump water. Look for rebates at guelph.ca/water
41 Rinse my dishes in a tub of clean water.
It uses more energy to run them under hot running water.
42 Fix dripping faucets, especially leaky hot water faucets.
43 Insulate around my water pipes.
Wrap the first metre on cold water pipes and the first two metres on hot water pipes running to and from the tanks.
44 Install a water heater jacket and low-flow faucet aerators.
45 Use a manual lawn mower.
You’ll save energy and get some exercise.
46 Open a window or use ceiling fan.
Often air conditioning isn’t really needed.
47 Set my air conditioner at 25°C when I’m home and 28°C when away.
You can even turn it off if you’re not going to be home.
48 Set my heat/thermostat at 20°C when I’m at home and 18°C overnight.
49 Install solar reflective film on my windows.
Use it on southeast, southwest and south facing windows to keep the sun’s heat from entering.
50 Use insulated drapes or energy-saving cellular / honeycomb blinds in the winter
They help to keep the heat inside your home.
51 Use drapes/blinds, awnings and shades in the summer to keep the heat out
And close them when you’re going to be out of the house.
52 Turn off the monitor if I’m not going to use my computer for more than 20 minutes.
53 Turn off both the monitor and the CPU if I’m not going to use it for more than 2 hours.
54 Turn off your screensaver.
It doesn’t save energy! Or your screen.
55 Use power bars with on/off switches, automatic shutoff, or integrated timers.
56 Replace my high-use incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR®-qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) wherever it makes sense.
They use up to 75 per cent less electricity and last up to 10 times longer.
57 Install dimmer switches and use dimmable CFLs.
58 Use task lighting.
59 Place floor lamps or table lamps in corners.
The light will reflect from both walls, making the room brighter without additional lamps.
60 Install motion sensors to turn off lights automatically.
61 Keep all air registers/radiators free of obstructions that impede air flow.
Have your ducts cleaned annually.
62 Use LED (light emitting diode) seasonal / celebration lights.
Traditional incandescent lights use more energy.
63 Use solar-powered outdoor lights.
20 Use EnerGuide (Natural Resources Canada) ratings.
These ratings can help you make purchasing decisions about energy-efficient appliances, heating and cooling equipment, and even vehicles.
21 Fight phantom load – unplug electronics that draw power even when they’re turned off.
This includes TVs, cable TV boxes, clocks, microwave ovens and any items using "power cubes" (such as handheld vacuums and baby monitors).
22 Upgrade to ENERGY STAR®-qualified appliances.
Look for ENERGY STAR® entertainment products too.
23 Adjust the water level on the washing machine.
Match the water level to the size of your load.
24 Wash only full loads of laundry.
And, better yet, use only cold water
25 Do my laundry on evenings and weekends.
Electricity demand is lower at these times.
26 Hang my clothes outside to dry.
Your neighbours might be inspired to follow your great example!
27 Clean the lint out of my dryer after each load of laundry.
28 Use a toaster oven or microwave instead of the oven, whenever possible.
29 Opt for an electric frying pan instead of a range top.
30 Try slow cooking.
It actually reduces energy use even though cooking times are extended.
31 Use pots with tight-fitting lids.
Your food will cook faster.
32 Use the oven light to check on my food instead of opening the door.
33 Use an automatic shut-off kettle.
34 Always set my dishwasher to air dry and only run it when full.
35 Allow hot food to cool before placing it in my refrigerator.
36 Thaw my frozen foods in the refrigerator.
This can reduce spoilage and even help keep the fridge cool.
37 Vacuum my refrigerator coils to keep them efficient.
38 Use the oven’s self-cleaning option after cooking.
You can take advantage of the existing heat.
39 Make my showers shorter to use less energy and hot water.
Showers use much less water than a bath!
40 Install low-flow toilets.
You’ll save on water use and on the energy needed to pump water. Look for rebates at guelph.ca/water
41 Rinse my dishes in a tub of clean water.
It uses more energy to run them under hot running water.
42 Fix dripping faucets, especially leaky hot water faucets.
43 Insulate around my water pipes.
Wrap the first metre on cold water pipes and the first two metres on hot water pipes running to and from the tanks.
44 Install a water heater jacket and low-flow faucet aerators.
45 Use a manual lawn mower.
You’ll save energy and get some exercise.
46 Open a window or use ceiling fan.
Often air conditioning isn’t really needed.
47 Set my air conditioner at 25°C when I’m home and 28°C when away.
You can even turn it off if you’re not going to be home.
48 Set my heat/thermostat at 20°C when I’m at home and 18°C overnight.
49 Install solar reflective film on my windows.
Use it on southeast, southwest and south facing windows to keep the sun’s heat from entering.
50 Use insulated drapes or energy-saving cellular / honeycomb blinds in the winter
They help to keep the heat inside your home.
51 Use drapes/blinds, awnings and shades in the summer to keep the heat out
And close them when you’re going to be out of the house.
52 Turn off the monitor if I’m not going to use my computer for more than 20 minutes.
53 Turn off both the monitor and the CPU if I’m not going to use it for more than 2 hours.
54 Turn off your screensaver.
It doesn’t save energy! Or your screen.
55 Use power bars with on/off switches, automatic shutoff, or integrated timers.
56 Replace my high-use incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR®-qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) wherever it makes sense.
They use up to 75 per cent less electricity and last up to 10 times longer.
57 Install dimmer switches and use dimmable CFLs.
58 Use task lighting.
59 Place floor lamps or table lamps in corners.
The light will reflect from both walls, making the room brighter without additional lamps.
60 Install motion sensors to turn off lights automatically.
61 Keep all air registers/radiators free of obstructions that impede air flow.
Have your ducts cleaned annually.
62 Use LED (light emitting diode) seasonal / celebration lights.
Traditional incandescent lights use more energy.
63 Use solar-powered outdoor lights.
FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
64 Teach my children good energy conservation habits.
Habits are formed early, so set a good example.
65 Think of ways to reward my kids for good conservation habits.
66 Choose games and toys for my children with energy use in mind.
64 Teach my children good energy conservation habits.
Habits are formed early, so set a good example.
65 Think of ways to reward my kids for good conservation habits.
66 Choose games and toys for my children with energy use in mind.
FOR KIDS - OF ALL AGES
67 Turn off the lights whenever I leave a room.
68 Decide what I want before opening the refrigerator door.
69 Turn off televisions, computers, and game consoles when I’m finished using them.
70 Ask my parents about other ways I can help conserve.
67 Turn off the lights whenever I leave a room.
68 Decide what I want before opening the refrigerator door.
69 Turn off televisions, computers, and game consoles when I’m finished using them.
70 Ask my parents about other ways I can help conserve.
FOR TRAVELLERS
71 Put my indoor and outdoor lights on timers.
Don’t leave your lights on 24/7 while you’re away.
72 Put my water heater on the vacation setting, if it has one.
73 Choose green-rated hotels when travelling for business or pleasure.
74 Pull the plug on my battery chargers.
Laptops, cell phones and digital cameras always draw power if they’re plugged in.
71 Put my indoor and outdoor lights on timers.
Don’t leave your lights on 24/7 while you’re away.
72 Put my water heater on the vacation setting, if it has one.
73 Choose green-rated hotels when travelling for business or pleasure.
74 Pull the plug on my battery chargers.
Laptops, cell phones and digital cameras always draw power if they’re plugged in.
AT SCHOOL - TEACHERS
75 Make energy conservation a classroom commitment.
Incorporate conservation into your lessons wherever and whenever possible.
76 Appoint a classroom energy monitor.
Getting students involved gets them motivated.
77 Take advantage of daylight.
Use natural sunlight when possible and turn lights off when classrooms, gyms and auditoriums are not in use.
75 Make energy conservation a classroom commitment.
Incorporate conservation into your lessons wherever and whenever possible.
76 Appoint a classroom energy monitor.
Getting students involved gets them motivated.
77 Take advantage of daylight.
Use natural sunlight when possible and turn lights off when classrooms, gyms and auditoriums are not in use.
AT SCHOOL - STUDENTS
78 Encourage my school, college or university to take conservation seriously.
79 Be a role model for good conservation.
You have the power to influence classmates, friends and family.
80 Make my school leadership aware of energy waste, wherever and whenever I spot it at school or on campus.
78 Encourage my school, college or university to take conservation seriously.
79 Be a role model for good conservation.
You have the power to influence classmates, friends and family.
80 Make my school leadership aware of energy waste, wherever and whenever I spot it at school or on campus.
AT WORK - EMPLOYERS
81 Train myself or an employee to become an Energy Conservation Officer.
Making conservation someone’s responsibility will set your business on the path of saving energy.
82 Participate in an OPA commercial demand response program.
Your company can benefit even more from your efforts to conserve. Learn more at everykilowattcounts.ca.
83 Organize conservation learning opportunities for the people who work with me.
Educate and encourage employees who identify and implement energy savings.
84 Reward the people who work with me for their innovative, money-saving ideas.
Celebrate the implementation of successful energy efficiency measures.
85 Ensure meeting rooms are equipped with light switches.
86 Install light emitting diodes (LEDs) in suitable 24-hour-use locations.
Consider them for elevators, hallways and parking garages.
87 Replace my incandescent or fluorescent EXIT signs with LED EXIT signs.
88 Install high-quality electronic ballasts along with T8 florescent tubes.
89 Install new high-performance chillers.
This will improve the performance of your building’s air conditioning system.
90 Use modular load control technology.
This technology can reduce energy use by briefly cycling off electricity demand.
91 Install effective automatic door closers.
Doors can’t save energy if they’re not closed!
81 Train myself or an employee to become an Energy Conservation Officer.
Making conservation someone’s responsibility will set your business on the path of saving energy.
82 Participate in an OPA commercial demand response program.
Your company can benefit even more from your efforts to conserve. Learn more at everykilowattcounts.ca.
83 Organize conservation learning opportunities for the people who work with me.
Educate and encourage employees who identify and implement energy savings.
84 Reward the people who work with me for their innovative, money-saving ideas.
Celebrate the implementation of successful energy efficiency measures.
85 Ensure meeting rooms are equipped with light switches.
86 Install light emitting diodes (LEDs) in suitable 24-hour-use locations.
Consider them for elevators, hallways and parking garages.
87 Replace my incandescent or fluorescent EXIT signs with LED EXIT signs.
88 Install high-quality electronic ballasts along with T8 florescent tubes.
89 Install new high-performance chillers.
This will improve the performance of your building’s air conditioning system.
90 Use modular load control technology.
This technology can reduce energy use by briefly cycling off electricity demand.
91 Install effective automatic door closers.
Doors can’t save energy if they’re not closed!
AT WORK- EMPLOYEES
92 Turn off meeting room lights when not in use.
In the summer, unnecessary lighting can increase air conditioning load.
93 Dim, turn off or remove lights near windows in the daytime.
Use efficient task lighting where needed.
94 Use the stairs instead of taking the elevator, if I am able.
It not only saves energy, it’s good exercise.
95 Unplug coffeemakers, toasters and microwaves.
Make sure they’re unplugged on weekends and before shutting the office down for the holidays.
96 Keep entrance doors closed.
97 Use the revolving doors into my office building.
Revolving doors keep heat and cool air inside.
98 Use standby mode for computers and copiers.
These tend to be in use only a fraction of the time they are turned on.
99 Turn all equipment off at the end of the day.
This includes lights, copiers, computers and computer monitors.
100 Use paper-reducing strategies.
Consider double-sided printing, re-using paper, and using e-mail instead of mailing or faxing documents.
92 Turn off meeting room lights when not in use.
In the summer, unnecessary lighting can increase air conditioning load.
93 Dim, turn off or remove lights near windows in the daytime.
Use efficient task lighting where needed.
94 Use the stairs instead of taking the elevator, if I am able.
It not only saves energy, it’s good exercise.
95 Unplug coffeemakers, toasters and microwaves.
Make sure they’re unplugged on weekends and before shutting the office down for the holidays.
96 Keep entrance doors closed.
97 Use the revolving doors into my office building.
Revolving doors keep heat and cool air inside.
98 Use standby mode for computers and copiers.
These tend to be in use only a fraction of the time they are turned on.
99 Turn all equipment off at the end of the day.
This includes lights, copiers, computers and computer monitors.
100 Use paper-reducing strategies.
Consider double-sided printing, re-using paper, and using e-mail instead of mailing or faxing documents.
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