Conserving Energy Types of Insulation LooseFill cellulose fibers

Conserving Energy

Types of Insulation Loose-Fill: cellulose fibers, fiberglass fibers, rockwool fiber - sprayed into spaces Batt and Blanket: layers of insulation like a mat Cut and placed between wooden supports in walls, floors or ceilings Can be wrapped around hot water tanks Rigid Board: flat pieces fiberglass or polyurethane that can be used for physical construction Sprayed: polyurethane foam

Windows Double or Triple Paned Filled with argon or krypton gas (poor thermal conductors) Weather Stripping Locking Windows Curtains/Shades: Winter: closed at night, open in day Summer: closed at day, open at night

Appliances energy efficient models keep refrigerator full Dishwasher: don’t rinse plates clean WASH BY HAND? ? ?

Water Heater wrap with insulation n set thermostat at 130 o n Tankless water heaters n

Washer and Dryer cold and warm water instead of hot clothes line instead of dryer

Thermostat down in winter – wear a sweater n up in summer n change settings when not at home n

Lights energy efficient bulbs ? n off when not in use n Skylights n

Bathroom brush your teeth then wash your face n shorter showers, less full baths n if a bath allow water to stay in tub to heat the air n

Other Tips don’t heat the whole house n close vents in rarely used rooms n most used rooms add a space heater and keep thermostat on low n