Who's
Your Energy Czar?
Written
by SurfWriter Girls Sunny Magdaug and Patti Kishel
During the cold winter months when we're all spending more
time indoors every home needs its own Energy Czar.
At SurfWriter Girl Patti Kishel's house the Energy Czar is
her husband Greg.
He's the one who monitors energy usage. Putting his Air
Force technical training to good use, Greg keeps the house comfy and cozy
without wasting precious energy resources.
The latest SoCal Edison bill
is proof that Greg's methods are working. The Kishel house used less energy
than its neighbors and was one of the lowest energy users in the OC.
One of the things Greg does
each winter is make sure the seals around the windows and doors are tight. He
also checks the ventilation ducts for leaks and tapes any loose
fittings. "Don't use duct tape. Aluminum tape is the best," says
Greg. "It holds well and doesn't slip. It isn't cheap, but it works."
Saving energy isn't so much about
doing big things. It's about remembering to do everyday little
things:
Turn the lights off in empty rooms.
Check thermostat temperature settings.
Use energy-efficient light bulbs and
appliances.
Close refrigerator and freezer doors
as quickly as possible.
Do larger loads of laundry, rather
than multiple small loads.
Do laundry during the cold part of the day so the heat keeps the house warm.
Open and close draperies to let the sun in as it moves from room-to-room.
Saving
energy isn't just good for your electric bill, it's good for the planet.
With
a little effort we ALL can be Energy Czars!
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Sunny
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