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Energy Efficient Products

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average American family spends $1,300 a year on energy bills and some of that energy even goes to waste! We’ve come to rely on our homes as being energy-guzzlers; heat, air-conditioning, ventilation and appliances have become the standard of comfort – despite the fact that all of these are very inefficient and harmful to our environment.

Saving energy is in all of our best interests. Of course, we can smile about lower gas and electricity bills, but the well-being of our planet actually relies on conserving energy. Over the past 100 years, we have seen our ice caps diminish, our average temperature increase more drastically then ever before, and rising sea levels – all of which are due to greenhouse gasses released into our atmosphere. Although natural energy sources are catching on, most households rely on carbon-based energy plants (like coal), which release large amounts of carbon dioxide (the most prominent greenhouse gas).

When released, carbon dioxide (or CO2) becomes trapped in our atmosphere. As the sun’s rays are reflected from our planet’s landmasses and oceans, the carbon dioxide absorbs these infrared rays instead of letting them pass – thereby warming the air. CO2 is a natural compound found in our atmosphere, but not at its current levels. Simply, the more CO2 we have in our air, the less infrared rays which are allowed to leave our atmosphere, and this is what causes global warming. Because of their large CO2 emissions, carbon-releasing (coal) power plants are a major contributor to global warming.

As a society, we should be moving toward renewable energy. The rising cost of fossil fuels alone should be a deterrent, not to mention the global/political consequences involved with relying on them. For this reason, solar power is becoming increasingly popular. Solar energy is one of the safest, cleanest, most reliable energy sources available and – despite some expensive equipment – it saves money on the electricity bills in the long run. However, most people cannot afford solar energy equipment or prefer the convenience/reliability of their regular power supply.

Even the government has recognized the need to curb our energy consumption. The U.S. Department of Energy constantly provides sources for renewable energy and energy efficiency tips. Some of these include: Buying a programmable thermostat that automatically adjusts to the temperature of your home, installing energy-efficient lighting (avoid incandescent lighting), and insulating/repairing your ducts. All of these may seem very simple, but anything that reduces our dependency on carbon-generating power is a step in the right direction.

Not all of us have to go out and be Captain Planet to make a change – sometimes it’s possible to become efficient through simple changes. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency has issued a label to products which it has deemed environmentally conscious (doesn’t use large amounts of electricity, doesn’t produce harmful greenhouse gasses). Numerous household products have earned this Energy Star label, including everything from battery chargers to computer systems – just look for the logo featuring a star underneath an arch and you’ll be on your way to energy efficiency!

GreenDimes can get you started and will plant a tree in honor of your efforts to make an impact!

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