Kick Your Bad Energy Habits and Save

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Kick Your Bad Energy Habits and Save

July 01, 2008 03:02 PM ET | Maura Judkis | Permanent Link

A recent report revealing that Australia's households waste 300 million in Australian dollars (about $288 million U.S.) simply on neglectful habits is a good reminder for us—after all, the United States is the biggest energy consumer in the world, so the money we send down the drain with every power strip and light left on would far surpass that of the land down under. Some energy-saving tips from U.S. News and the rest of the blogosphere:

· Unplug the appliances you use only for a few minutes each day, and you'll save pounds of carbon emissions over the course of the year.

· Computers consume more energy than you think—so make sure your next purchase is Energy Star rated. And when you go to sleep, don't let your computer do the same: Turn it off, instead.

· For other gadgets, look beyond Energy Star ratings—like a rechargeable lawn mower or an LCD TV rather than a plasma screen.

· Your dryer is the second biggest energy hog in your house. During the summer, dry clothes on a clothesline, instead.

· Switch to compact fluorescent bulbs. The Home Depot recycles these now, so drop them off when they've burned out.

· You'll save nearly $100 a year by merely shaving two minutes off your showers, according to the Australian study.

· Turning down your water heater can save you from 6 to 10 percent on your bill, according to the Daily Green.

· Curious about your home's carbon footprint? Calculate it here.

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   改掉你使用能源的坏习惯并且保持
    最近的一份报告揭示：澳大利亚的家庭浪费了300，000，000澳大利亚美元（约合美国的288美元），只是因为他们的一些坏习惯。这对我们来说是一个很好的教训——毕竟，美国是世界上最大的能源消耗国。因此，我们消耗在每一个电源板和照明灯上的钱要远远超过澳大利亚。这里有一些来自美国新闻网站和博客上的节能建议。
     拔掉那些你每天只使用几分钟电器的插头，这样一年下来，你能减少好几磅的炭排放。
     电脑消耗的能量比你想象的要多－－因此，要确定你下次购买的是比较节能的那种。当你睡觉时，不要让你的电脑继续工作了：而是，关掉它。
     至于其他的小器件，透过能量排行去看－－象可再充电割草机或是液晶显示器，而不是等离子屏幕。
     在你的家里，干衣机是第二大能量消耗者。所以，在夏天，把你的衣服放到晾衣绳上去晾干。
     换用简洁的球形荧光灯，现在，Home Depot（废品处理站）可以回收它们，因此，当它们用坏时，直接丢掉。
     根据澳大利亚的一项研究，每天只要减少两分钟的洗浴时间，一年下来，你就可以节省近100美元。
     据每日绿色报道，如果不使用热水器，可以节省你6％到10％的能源开支。
     关注你家里使用炭的情况，在这里计算一下。