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Top 10 Conservation Tips for Renters
I was poking around and saw this today:
Top 10 Tips for Renters : ENERGY STAR Its definitely not the best list, but its somewhere to start if you're renting. Perhaps we can find some better things to add to the list?
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02-12-14, 01:21 PM | #2 |
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Um, why would you install a 2.5GPM shower head when you can install a 1.25 or 1.5GPM shower head?
A renter can also purchase a portable induction cooktop rather than using the complex supplied appliance (gas or electric). Use a blanket (or electric blanket) instead of the heater. Buy a Kill-a-Watt!!! Last edited by jeff88; 02-12-14 at 01:26 PM.. |
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from the list:
Interesting that 90% of the cloths washers energy usage is from the hot water consumed. I wash and rinse in warm water as Cold water leaves jeans dirty and removes less soap residue when rinsing , is what I find. Hot water is not needed for bright cloths. |
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02-12-14, 02:31 PM | #4 |
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Hack a window air conditioner and turn it into a heat pump. Beats the holy crap out of electric resistance heat.
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Pay rent so you dont get evicted and have to leave everything behind.
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Buy a house... Knocked our rent right in half!
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Bitcoin or something similar might be a good choice if a heat pump is not an option. You can even make use of "unprofitable" used hardware - it just has to make enough to make it worthwhile. And there's also the "low tech" reflector incandescent or halogen bulb...
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Switching from electric to gas dryer (if there is a connection) will save more money than using cold water for the washing machine.
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02-15-14, 12:26 PM | #10 |
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Programmable thermostats only save money when set correctly. Unfortunately most are NOT set correctly.
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