A new energy-efficient lifestyle is one resolution that’s easy to keep.
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It’s almost the end of January — how are you doing on your resolutions? Making New Year’s promises to improve ourselves, like eating healthier or working out more, is a time-honored tradition. Unfortunately, so is breaking them because, well, change can be hard.
Instead, consider making a promise to yourself that you can keep. It’s a simple change that won’t take all year to complete. And it’s a resolution that will not only help you and your family, but will also make the world a better place. This year, resolve to make your home more energy efficient with the help of National Grid.
At National Grid, energy efficiency is not just about offering you programs and products that will streamline your energy usage. It’s about getting you the information you need to make informed decisions that will save you money and make your home more comfortable.
It's time for an efficient resolution.
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Lift the shades during the daytime and let natural light illuminate and warm your home. And turn off the lights whenever you’re out of the room—lighting accounts for about 12% of a typical home utility bill.
Use cold water to wash dishes and clothes when possible. Use dishwashers and clothes washers and dryers only at night to reduce the chance of an emergency caused by the strain on the power grid during peak usage hours.
Turn your thermostat down before you leave the house for the day. When you are home, set the temp at 78 degrees in the summer and 68 in the winter. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates you’ll save between 5% and 15% on your electric bill if you lower your thermostat by 10 to 15 degrees for an eight-hour period.
Keep the oven closed while baking. Every time you open the door to peek, 25 degrees of heat escapes. Also, consider using your microwave instead of the stove.
Don’t leave your mobile phone plugged in overnight—it’s fully charged after an hour or two. Also, turn off your other electronics when you’re not using them.
As the weather gets colder, you can also take some simple steps to winterize and protect your home from the bitter chill—and heating bills. For example, you can easily:
Seal off drafty windows and doors with clear plastic.
Close the damper on your fireplace when it’s not in use.
Install foam insulators behind face plates of light switches and electrical outlets.
Keep closet doors closed.
Use rubber strips to seal any drafts slipping beneath your doors.
Remove window-unit air conditioners.
Reverse the direction of ceiling fans to push hot air down and keep it in the house.
Depending on which market you live in, National Grid can help you by:
Offering rebates on Energy Star Smart Thermostats that can set schedules and control your heating and cooling systems from your smartphone.
Finding tax credits on installation of rooftop solar panels (Rhode Island and Upstate New York).
Offering rebates on new energy-saving water heaters.
Safe pickup and recycling of your old refrigerator (Rhode Island and Massachusetts).
Helping you save through high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment.
Offering personalized virtual or online home energy assessments and recommendations, plus shipping some no-cost products directly to your home.
For instance, there are a few everyday hacks that can make a huge impact on your energy usage:
To learn exactly what savings and rebates are available to you through National Grid, visit www.ngrid.com/saveathome.
New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be a pain — and they don’t have to start on January 1. Just call on National Grid anytime to help guide you to a prosperous new year. You and your family are going to like the new, more energy-efficient you.
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It’s almost the end of January — how are you doing on your resolutions? Making New Year’s promises to improve ourselves, like eating healthier or working out more, is a time-honored tradition. Unfortunately, so is breaking them because, well, change can be hard.
Instead, consider making a promise to yourself that you can keep. It’s a simple change that won’t take all year to complete. And it’s a resolution that will not only help you and your family, but will also make the world a better place. This year, resolve to make your home more energy efficient with the help of National Grid.
At National Grid, energy efficiency is not just about offering you programs and products that will streamline your energy usage. It’s about getting you the information you need to make informed decisions that will save you money and make your home more comfortable.
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