EnergySavers: Tips on Saving Money & Energy at Home (Brochure)

关键词: AIR;    APPLIANCES;    CONSUMER PRODUCTS;    ENERGY EFFICIENCY;    ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS;    HEATING;    PERFORMANCE;    WATER HEATERS;    WATER HEATING;    WINDOWS ENERGY SAVERS;    TIPS;    GUIDE;    BOOKLET;    Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1032662
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO-102011-3291
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1032662
Others  :  TRN: US201202%%393

学科分类：能源（综合）

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

The U.S. Department of Energy's consumer guide to saving money and energy at home and on the road. It consists of the following articles: (1) Save Money and Energy Today - Get started with things you can do now, and use the whole-house approach to ensure that your investments are wisely made to save you money and energy; (2) Your Home's Energy Use - Find out how your home uses energy, and where it's losing the most energy so you can develop a plan to save in the short and long term; (3) Air Leaks and Insulation - Seal air leaks and insulate your home properly so your energy dollars don't seep through the cracks; (4) Heating and Cooling - Use efficient systems to heat and cool your home, and save money and increase comfort by properly maintaining and upgrading equipment; (5) Water Heating - Use the right water heater for your home, insulate it and lower its temperature, and use less water to avoid paying too much; (6) Windows - Enjoy light and views while saving money by installing energy-efficient windows, and use strategies to keep your current windows from losing energy; (7) Lighting - Choose today's energy-efficient lighting for some of the easiest and cheapest ways to reduce your electric bill; (8) Appliances - Use efficient appliances through-out your home, and get greater performance with lower energy bills; (9) Home Office and Electronics - Find out how much energy your electronics use, reduce their out-put when you're not using them, and choose efficient electronics to save money; (10) Renewable Energy - Use renewable energy at home such as solar and wind to save energy dollars while reducing environmental impact; (11) Transportation - Choose efficient transportation options and drive more efficiently to save at the gas pump; and (12) References - Use our reference list to learn more about energy efficiency and renewable energy.