When you power your home with propane, you’re saving money and reducing your carbon footprint. Approved by both the 1990 Clean Air Act and the National Energy Policy Act of 1992 as a clean energy source, propane is easily available in the United States. Not only can propane be used as a substitute for gasoline and fuel oil, it can also be used instead of electricity to power home appliances. This clean, efficient fuel doesn’t pool, spill, or leave a residue, which means that it won’t contaminate the groundwater or the soil. In addition to saving money by using energy-efficient propane, you can also take some simple steps to save energy in your home.
Unplug Unused Devices
According to studies conducted by the US Department of Energy, as much as 75 percent of the electricity that powers home electronics is used when appliances are not even turned on. If you have phone chargers or other electronic devices plugged in that aren’t being used, you’re actually wasting energy. Either unplug the devices or plug them into a power strip that can be turned off when they aren’t being used.
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If you are running your AC in the summer, help keep costs down by running ceiling fans or other fans throughout your home. By running fans, you won’t have to keep your thermostat at such a low temperature, which could save you a significant chunk of your monthly energy bill and benefit the environment.
Use Energy Efficient Appliances
If you are shopping for new appliances for your home, we highly recommend that you use Energy Star Appliances, which could reduce your energy consumption by 10 to 50 percent. Initially, these energy-efficient appliances may cost more than others, but you will be saving more money in the long run and you will be doing the environment a favor.
Use a Programmable Thermostat
When you use a programmable thermostat, the temperature of your home is set according to a schedule. For instance, you could run your AC at a higher temperature during the day when you are not at home, which could save you as much as 15 percent on heating and cooling costs. You could also adjust the heat levels in your home during the winter to save both energy and money.
Light Bulbs
One of the easiest ways in which to reduce your energy consumption is to replace your current light bulbs with a compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL), Initially, these light bulbs cost more than their nonefficient counterpart, but they last longer and uses as much as 75 percent less energy. In fact, CFLs pay for themselves after about six months and lasts as much as 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs.
Cover Your Windows
Most people love natural light, but windows can make areas feel hotter in summer months and cooler in winter months. One simple way to help regulate the temperature in your home is to cover your windows with curtains or window treatments.
At DiSanto Propane, we are proud to supply propane to businesses and residents in upstate New York. Whether you are seeking propane installation, propane delivery, or propane service, choose our propane company in New York. Since 1937, DiSanto Propane has supplied reliable, high-quality propane service in New York. Contact our propane company today to get started.