1/14/2022

Home Energy Use – Part 6

Have you identified ways yet to reduce the energy it takes to run your home? Email us about what you’re doing so we can cheer you on and learn from your experience! You can also post on the UUC Facebook page.

Below are some relatively inexpensive steps you can take to heal the earth by cutting your energy use at home.

Today’s Tips: Be Energy Smart

Cville Home Energy Challenge (links take you to details about how to do each step):

Switch to LED bulbs and save up to 275 kWh & $60/year: https://www.cvillechallenge.org/action/switch-leds

Dry wisely (wash less; spin; fill it up; dry just enough; maintain your dryer) and save up to 226 kWh & $30/year: https://www.cvillechallenge.org/action/dry-wisely

Be heat wise. Use energy efficient rated window coverings and keep them closed except when the sun is hitting the windows: https://www.cvillechallenge.org/action/be-heat-wise.

Turn your water heater temp down from 140°F to 120°F: https://www.cvillechallenge.org/action/turn-water-heater-temp-down

Questions/Comments/Tips: Email Jean: environment@uucharlottesville.org

Past Newsletters: https://uucharlottesville.org/environmental-action-group/