There are many reasons to think about being energy efficient. You might be thinking about how this will positively affect our environment, so you reason for being energy efficient might be wanting to contribute to the conservation of the environment. Or, you may just be tired of paying those bills for electricity, heating and utilities. Whatever your reasons are, let’s say you are ready to do something about it. If you live in an apartment and think you have little or no place for change, then this short text is just for you.
Most people think that heating in the winter and cooling in the summer are the biggest costs associated with using energy in their home. It may surprise you, but a great deal of energy is actually spent on heating the water. Think about it. How many times a day are your shower or water tap turned on? How many times a week do you switch on the washing machine? How often do you turn on the dishwasher? Do you have a shower, jacuzzi, or a regular bathtub? Each of these items consumes a lot of hot water, therefore using a lot of energy. The good news is you can very easily reduce that consumption.
For example, to reduce the energy consumption required for a shower, you can do one simple thing. Get a low-flow shower battery. It is very cheap and its basic task is to limit the amount of water that flows out. The less hot water is used (and the more importantly, the less of it is wasted), the less energy your water heater consumes. You won’t even notice the difference in the shower itself, but you will definitely notice the difference on your electricity bill.
As for your dishwashers or laundry machines, get energy efficient ones. This means you are looking for products that are marked with an “energy star”. This means that the machine is designed to minimize power consumption, with a savings of at least 25 percent, when compared to older generations of home appliances.
Combine comfortable with useful. Be eco-conscious and save the environment while using less energy and money. Small changes, such as water heating, can bring great benefits to your environment as well as to your wallet.
