Wearing Green again
I’m still in a green mood so I thought I would share a little more about living green.
Here are some quick and easy ways that we can all do our parts:
Put you computer to sleep - turn it off or put it on standby. Screen savers cause your computer to run at full power.
Turn off the TV and radio when not in use. Here’s an idea read more!
Keep your thermostat at 76 during the summer and 68 during the winter. Lower or raise it about 10 degrees accordingly when away from home. Changing your thermostat by even one degree can reduce your costs by about 4%
Use real napkins instead of paper, same with paper towels and plates. There are many inexpensive alternatives to these items which are not only costly to the environment but to your pocket book as well.
Carry your own grocery bags. Whole Foods Markets has recently banned using plastic bags in their stores. Don’t trade plastic for paper - save that tree!
Use fluorescent bulbs through out the house, including lamps. They last longer, use less energy and give off less heat.
Recycle - Recycle - Recycle
Saving our environment is important to all of us which is why I have posted a blog on the subject. As a real estate agent I know today’s buyers are looking not only at a home but also at the cost of maintaining it. Energy efficiency has become part of the real estate world both in features like double pane windows and in utility bills. Buyers are now asking what the utilites run per month. This is especially true for buyers relocating to the Austin area.
Keep these tips in mind for your personal enrichment but also remember that energy efficiency can influence a person’s decision when they are buying a home.
