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Saving Energy at Home, continued
Cooling in Summer
- Make sure your windows are well shaded from the summer sun by putting
up outside blinds, awnings or growing shade trees.
- Open windows and let the fresh air in when it’s cooler outside
than inside.
- On hot summer days, close all of your blinds, curtains, windows
and doors to keep out the heat.
- Regularly clean your air-conditioner or cooler to keep it free
from dust.
- Cool your rooms to no less than 24oC.
- Turn off the air-conditioner overnight and when you are out during
the day
- Buy an air-conditioner with a 5 or 6 star energy rating.
- Use fans to create nice cool breezes. ? Wear light clothing so
that you keep your body cool.
Lighting
- Turn-off lights when you leave a room.
- If you can, use fluorescent lighting in rooms where lights are
on for more than 4 hours each day.
- Try to use timers and sensors to control outdoor and security lighting.
- Try to use the lowest wattage globes possible when lighting an
area.
- Try to open curtains and use natural light when possible.
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