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So, just go down to your circuit breaker and start flipping switches. That\u2019ll get their attention!<\/p>\nSo, just go down to your circuit breaker and start flipping switches. That\u2019ll get their attention!<\/p>\n
…Kidding!<\/p>\n
That\u2019s probably the worst thing you can do if your family\u2019s not showing interest in helping you save energy. If you start to force your will on them, they\u2019ll more than likely resist.<\/p>\n
Or, they might comply on the surface just to get you off their backs. But then when you\u2019re not looking, they\u2019ll go right back to their old habits.<\/p>\n
And if you have teenagers, well they might just find more ways to increase your energy bill just to drive you nuts.<\/p>\n
So, how do you handle it if your family meets the idea of energy savings with a complete lack of concern?<\/p>\n
And since the coronavirus is going around and totally disrupting the economy, you may need the money more than ever!<\/p>\n
Well, here\u2019s what you could do:<\/p>\n
1. Show How Much Money You Can Save (And What You Can Do with It)<\/strong><\/p>\n Motivating unmotivated people takes hard work. But, you might be able to get your family\u2019s attention if you show them about how much you can save.<\/p>\n People are most likely to act on something if it appears to benefit their own self-interest. So, if you come to an agreement with how that saved money will benefit everyone else, you have a good chance of spurring action.<\/p>\n Save your \u201cIt\u2019s good for the earth\u201d arguments for later. While noble and wise, doing things for the greater good typically doesn\u2019t motivate people to act now.<\/p>\n You know your family best. And if you encourage their participation and take their points seriously, you have a good chance of winning their help in saving energy.<\/p>\n 2. Make It As Easy as Possible<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t go down the route of taking 3-minute Navy showers. That\u2019s miserable…who really wants to do that?<\/p>\n Stick with the easier energy savings tips. The ones that really pay off high with low effort.<\/p>\n For example, switch your ceiling fans so they turn counterclockwise and blow air down. The point is not to circulate cool air. Rather, ceiling fans blow air directly on you, which makes you feel cooler and lowers your need to adjust the thermostat.<\/p>\n Or, ask for help managing your blinds. Keep them down during the day so they block out the sun and your home stays cooler.<\/p>\n Ask your family members to dress differently so you can adjust the thermostat for more energy savings.<\/p>\n It\u2019s all easy stuff anyone can do.<\/p>\n