Transportation

• Motor vehicles are a large source of greenhouse gases. Try using public transportation or car-pooling. On nice days, walk or bike to your destination.

Laundry

• Run the washer only when you have enough laundry to do a full load.

• Ninety percent of the energy your washer uses is to heat water. Wash your laundry with cold water. There are now special laundry detergents designed to use cold water.

Water

• Leaky faucets over time can waste a significant amount of water.

• Flow controlled shower heads and faucets also reduce the amount of water that is used.

• Buying appliances that use heat water efficiently will save energy and money over time.

Cooking

• Use a microwave rather than an oven when possible. Microwaves have been proven to be 70-80% more energy efficient than ovens.

Lighting

• Energy efficient bulbs are more expensive although they will last significantly longer and will save you money in the long run.

• It is a myth that turning a light off and on uses more energy than just leaving the light of if you are leaving a room for only a couple of minutes. Always turn off lights when you leave a room.