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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
以下的節能小方法,其實大家都應該很熟悉,
只不過要確實力行仍需要有心吧!
不分國家人種,只要身為地球上的一份子都應該在日常生活多用一點心,
為地球環境跟下一代的生活貢獻一己之力!
EPA Offers Tips to Save Energy and Fight Climate Change this Summer
Contact: Enesta Jones, 202-564-4355 / 7873 / [email protected]
(Washington, D.C. – May 12, 2009) With summer and the high costs of cooling
right around the corner, EPA is offering advice to help Americans reduce both
energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions by one third through Energy Star.
The energy used in an average home costs more than $2,200 a year and
contributes more greenhouse gas emissions than a typical car.
“A few simple changes will help create real reductions in high summer
electric bills and provide a hefty cut in greenhouse gas emissions in the
bargain,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “It’s important that we
all do our part to confront climate change, especially when it can help save
money during these challenging economic times.”
Here are some tips to save energy and help protect the environment at home
and at work:
·Set your programmable thermostat to save while you are away or
asleep. Using it properly can save up to $180 per year in energy costs.
·Run ceiling fans in a clockwise direction to create a wind-chill
effect that will make you “feel” cooler. Remember that ceiling fans cool
people, not rooms -- so turn them off when you leave the room.
·Inspect your duct system for obvious signs of leaks and
disconnections (most houses leak 20 percent or more). Seal any leaks with
foil tape or a special sealant called “duct mastic.” Also consider
insulating ducts in unconditioned areas (like the attic, basement or
crawlspace).
·Seal air leaks around your home to keep the heat out and the cool
air in. The biggest air leaks are usually found in the attic or basement,
but also come in around doors, windows, vents, pipes and electrical outlets.
Use caulk, spray foam or weather stripping to seal the leaks. And add more
insulation to keep your home cooler this summer.
·Maintain your cooling system. Check your system’s air filter
every month at a minimum and change the filter every 3 months. Remove leaves,
dirt and other debris from around the outdoor components to improve air flow
and efficiency. Have a qualified professional tune-up your system with a
pre-season maintenance checkup and, if it’s time to replace your old system,
look for models that have earned EPA’s Energy Star.
·Turn off office lights and equipment when not in use so they don’
t generate unnecessary heat.
·Replace incandescent light bulbs in your desk lamp with Energy
Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs which use two-thirds less
energy and generate less heat than conventional bulbs.
More tips on to how to save energy at home: http://www.energystar.gov
More tips on how to save energy at work: http://www.energystar.gov/bizcooling
More hot tips for a cool summer: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/hi-summer.htm
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
以下的節能小方法,其實大家都應該很熟悉,
只不過要確實力行仍需要有心吧!
不分國家人種,只要身為地球上的一份子都應該在日常生活多用一點心,
為地球環境跟下一代的生活貢獻一己之力!
EPA Offers Tips to Save Energy and Fight Climate Change this Summer
Contact: Enesta Jones, 202-564-4355 / 7873 / [email protected]
(Washington, D.C. – May 12, 2009) With summer and the high costs of cooling
right around the corner, EPA is offering advice to help Americans reduce both
energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions by one third through Energy Star.
The energy used in an average home costs more than $2,200 a year and
contributes more greenhouse gas emissions than a typical car.
“A few simple changes will help create real reductions in high summer
electric bills and provide a hefty cut in greenhouse gas emissions in the
bargain,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “It’s important that we
all do our part to confront climate change, especially when it can help save
money during these challenging economic times.”
Here are some tips to save energy and help protect the environment at home
and at work:
·Set your programmable thermostat to save while you are away or
asleep. Using it properly can save up to $180 per year in energy costs.
·Run ceiling fans in a clockwise direction to create a wind-chill
effect that will make you “feel” cooler. Remember that ceiling fans cool
people, not rooms -- so turn them off when you leave the room.
·Inspect your duct system for obvious signs of leaks and
disconnections (most houses leak 20 percent or more). Seal any leaks with
foil tape or a special sealant called “duct mastic.” Also consider
insulating ducts in unconditioned areas (like the attic, basement or
crawlspace).
·Seal air leaks around your home to keep the heat out and the cool
air in. The biggest air leaks are usually found in the attic or basement,
but also come in around doors, windows, vents, pipes and electrical outlets.
Use caulk, spray foam or weather stripping to seal the leaks. And add more
insulation to keep your home cooler this summer.
·Maintain your cooling system. Check your system’s air filter
every month at a minimum and change the filter every 3 months. Remove leaves,
dirt and other debris from around the outdoor components to improve air flow
and efficiency. Have a qualified professional tune-up your system with a
pre-season maintenance checkup and, if it’s time to replace your old system,
look for models that have earned EPA’s Energy Star.
·Turn off office lights and equipment when not in use so they don’
t generate unnecessary heat.
·Replace incandescent light bulbs in your desk lamp with Energy
Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs which use two-thirds less
energy and generate less heat than conventional bulbs.
More tips on to how to save energy at home: http://www.energystar.gov
More tips on how to save energy at work: http://www.energystar.gov/bizcooling
More hot tips for a cool summer: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/hi-summer.htm
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成功沒有捷徑,
只有努力會有收穫!
http://www.wretch.cc/blog/charlie1228
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