{"id":20,"date":"2021-05-26T10:07:39","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T14:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/greenway\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2024-09-03T11:47:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T15:47:06","slug":"save-energy-water","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/greenway\/save-energy-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Save Energy &amp; Water"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Conserving energy and water is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint while saving money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save Energy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/energystar.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">energystar.gov<\/a>, a\u00a0typical U.S. family spends around $2,000 a year on home utility bills. There are many low-cost and no-cost ways you can reduce your energy costs. They begin with simple things like\u00a0turning off or unplugging computers, TVs, phone chargers, and other home electronics. These are often referred to as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/save-electricity-and-fuel\/appliances-and-electronics\/reducing-electricity-use-and-costs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vampire Loads<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place to start saving is by figuring out how much energy you currently use. The&nbsp;ENERGY STAR&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/index.cfm?fuseaction=home_energy_yardstick.showgetstarted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Energy Yardstick<\/a>&nbsp;is a helpful tool to use to calculate your household energy use. Once you know more about your household energy use, implement some of the following changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sealing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/energy.gov\/energysaver\/articles\/where-insulate-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leaks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/selectra.co.uk\/energy\/guides\/consumption\/energy-saving-lightbulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Energy saving lighting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Washing more&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleaninginstitute.org\/industry-priorities\/outreach\/cold-water-saves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clothes in cold water<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/energy.gov\/energysaver\/articles\/where-insulate-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insulation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ENERGY STAR<\/a>&nbsp;labeled appliances and electronics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selecting an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/products\/water_heaters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Energy-efficient water heater<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/newhomes\/mortgage_lending_programs\/energy_efficient_mortgages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Energy-efficient home<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/buying-and-making-electricity\/planning-home-renewable-energy-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Renewable energy<\/a>&nbsp;when&nbsp;building or remodeling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.uga.edu\/publications\/detail.html?number=C1082&amp;title=Home%20Maintenance%20Checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home maintenance<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/sites\/prod\/files\/energy_savers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Energy saving tips<\/a>&nbsp;from the Department of Energy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Energy Saving Tips for Renters\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fszBiQzr85o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The average person uses 80 &#8211; 100 gallons of water a day, and each year over 10,000 gallons of water are wasted because of leaks. Repairing water leaks saves the average household about 10% on their water bill. You can use less water and save money by following these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make every drop count by turning off the faucet when brushing your teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash full loads of clothes and dishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/production\/files\/2017-02\/documents\/ws-ourwater-detect-and-chase-down-leaks-checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 minute challenge<\/a>&nbsp;to detect and chase down leaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace shower heads and faucets with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/watersense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WaterSense labeled products<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harvest water &#8211; make a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/soakuptherain\/soak-rain-rain-barrels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rain barrel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/watersense\/start-saving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More water saving tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Conserving Water at Home\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gDuCkb-HD_8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the acronym WATER to help you remember five simple things you can do to save water and money:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>W<\/strong>ash laundry only when there is a full load<br><strong>A<\/strong>lways turn off running water<br><strong>T<\/strong>ake shorter showers<br><strong>E<\/strong>liminate any and all leaks<br><strong>R<\/strong>educe the flow of toilets and showerheads<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conserving energy and water is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint while saving money. Save Energy According to\u00a0energystar.gov, a\u00a0typical U.S. family spends around $2,000 a year on home utility bills. There are many low-cost and no-cost ways you can reduce your energy costs. 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