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Ever read an electricity savings \u201ctip\u201d and frowned…wondering what in the world the author of such a tip could be thinking? <\/p>\nEver read an electricity savings \u201ctip\u201d and frowned…wondering what in the world the author of such a tip could be thinking? <\/p>\n
You have wise ways to save electricity…and then you have just downright absurd ones. <\/p>\n
Read some of the absurd ones, and learn what you can do that results in real and effective electricity savings: <\/p>\n
1. Using a Laptop Instead of a Desktop<\/strong> <\/p>\n You do save energy by using a laptop. But not much. When you use your laptop for 2 hours a day instead of a desktop, you save a whopping $4 per year! <\/p>\n Wow…bet that\u2019ll stop the Arctic glaciers from melting! <\/p>\n Instead, simply make sure you use your laptop or desktop in the most efficient way possible. <\/p>\n Disable the screensaver and enable sleep mode. Plug your laptop into a power strip and turn the power strip off when you\u2019re done with your laptop for the day. <\/p>\n 2. Take a Navy Shower<\/strong><\/p>\n A navy shower is supposed to take 3 minutes. First, you hop in the shower and get wet for a minute. Then, you turn off the water while you lather up with soap. And then you spend the final minute rinsing off. <\/p>\n Yes, you do actually save quite a bit of water and electricity this way. And it does make sense when you have limited water available…like in a RV or on a boat. <\/p>\n …But seriously? Who wants to take a shower like that every day? Should you really have to torture yourself to stay clean? <\/p>\n Instead, find other ways to save water. Take a shower instead of a bath. Use a water heater blanket to keep your water warm and cut water heating costs. <\/p>\n Turn the faucet off as you shave and brush your teeth. <\/p>\n 3. Get a New, Energy-Efficient TV<\/strong><\/p>\n Uh-oh! You\u2019re really abusing the earth now. That old LCD TV you have costs you $6 more per year than a new, energy-efficient one. <\/p>\n Gasp! <\/p>\n Instead, turn off the TV for 30-60 minutes more than normal and spend that time with your family or friends. Quality time with important people makes you happier anyway. <\/p>\n Or, just plug it into a smart power strip so that it turns off automatically when not in use (rather than sucking power sitting in stand-by mode). <\/p>\n