First and foremost, New York City need to build better buildings, or better yet, retrofit the ones they already have so they use a lot less energy.
There are many different ways to reduce your household’s energy use, ranging from simple behavioral adjustments to extensive home improvements. Adjust your day to day behaviors.
TURN OFF the lights. Just one witch and you’re done!
CHOOSE the right light. LED bulbs are the most energy efficient lighting option. LED bulbs use 75% less electricity than incandescent bulbs (Energy Star).
UNPLUG power. Devices like televisions, microwaves, scanners, and printers use standby power, even when off.
USE a power strip. Use a power strip to turn all devices off at once.
SHUTDOWN your computer. Computers are some of the biggest energy users in residential and office buildings. So power down!
INSTALL a programmable or smart thermostat. A programmable or smart thermostat can be set to automatically turn off or reduce heating and cooling during the times when are asleep or away. A programmable thermostats can save you $180 per year.
INSTALL energy efficient windows. Windows are significant source of energy waste, which can amount to 10-25% of total heating bill. To prevent heat loss through your windows, you can replace single-pane windows with double-pane ones.
By simply taking one of these steps or all of these steps can save you money, increase your property value, and protect the environment all through simple energy-saving measures. You can begin to enjoy all of the perks of being energy efficient.
