Conserving Energy

Types of InsulationLoose-Fill: cellulose fibers, fiberglass fibers,

rockwool fiber- sprayed into spaces

Batt and Blanket: layers of insulation like a mat Cut and placed between wooden supports

in walls, floors or ceilingsCan be wrapped around hot water tanks

Rigid Board: flat pieces fiberglass or polyurethane that can be used for physical construction

Sprayed: polyurethane foam

WindowsDouble or Triple Paned

Filled with argon or krypton gas (poor thermal conductors)

Weather Stripping

Locking Windows

Curtains/Shades:

Winter: closed at night, open in day

Summer: closed at day, open at night

Appliances

energy efficient models

keep refrigerator full

Dishwasher: don’t rinse plates clean

WASH BY HAND???

Water Heater wrap with insulation set thermostat at 130o

Tankless water heaters

Washer and Dryer

cold and warm water instead of hot

clothes line instead of dryer

Thermostat down in winter – wear a sweater up in summer change settings when not at home

Lights energy efficient bulbs ? off when not in use Skylights

Bathroom brush your teeth then wash your face shorter showers, less full baths if a bath allow water to stay in tub to heat

the air

Other Tips don’t heat the whole house close vents in rarely used rooms most used rooms add a space heater and

keep the thermostat on low