{"id":158,"date":"2017-08-16T19:45:58","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T19:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=158"},"modified":"2018-02-11T18:45:18","modified_gmt":"2018-02-11T18:45:18","slug":"a-labor-day-weekend-guide-to-saving-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/es\/a-labor-day-weekend-guide-to-saving-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"A Labor Day Weekend Guide to Saving Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re lucky here in the South because many states are winding down their summer season. For us, Labor Day doesn\u2019t mark the end of summer. But it does mark the end of many fun things that happen in summer.<\/p>\n<p>Fun, vacations, the kids being at home\u2026these things all come to an end. So if you\u2019re doing some celebrating with your family, here\u2019s how you can save some energy at the same time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How to Use Your Boat in the Most Efficient Way <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lucky enough to own a boat and have convenient lake access? Make sure you don\u2019t ram around too hard in it. Go easy on the throttle to save gas.<\/p>\n<p>Take the least amount of stuff you need with you so you don\u2019t weigh your boat down too much. If you can be careful enough, fill your tanks only to half full. While this does require a trip for refueling, you won\u2019t use as much fuel as you would if you had a far heavier load in the first place.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduce the Propane Gas Your Grill Wastes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most of the waste in propane happens when you preheat your grill. Make sure to minimize your preheating time, which typically needs to only be 5-10 minutes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduce the Travel for Your Vacation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Less travel means less fuel wasted and less time spent traveling. If you\u2019re traveling around Labor Day weekend, analyze your route.<\/p>\n<p>Can you make it shorter? Are there other fun things you can do to that reduce the distance of your trip? Could you do something spontaneous and surprising that you normally wouldn\u2019t to keep your trip interesting?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great way to save some fuel.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When You Do Drive\u2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can, purchase a fuel-efficient vehicle. Whether you can or can\u2019t, drive closer to the speed limit. Not as fun, but it saves fuel and improves your safety.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Are You Staying Home? <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The best thing you can do in this case is to watch your AC usage because that\u2019s always the greatest consumer of electricity. Keep your shades down to keep the sun out and your home cool, which helps your AC run less. Long-term, consider planting deciduous trees so they provide leaves to keep your home cool during summer, but shed them during the winter so the sun can hit your home and help warm it up.<\/p>\n<h2>The Most Important Thing Over Labor Day Weekend Isn\u2019t Saving Energy<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s spending time with your family. Teach your family about savings and efficiency. But don\u2019t become so obsessive about it that you overdo it.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!<\/p>\n<p>If you are seeking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powermepronto.com\/\">low prepaid electric rates<\/a>, Pronto has the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powermepronto.com\/\">Best Prepaid Rates in Texas<\/a> and they can provide you Power Within the Hour.  Signup today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re lucky here in the South because many states are winding down their summer season. For us, Labor Day doesn\u2019t mark the end of summer. 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