How to Save Energy - Tips from the EPA Energy Star Program

The EPA Energy Star program offers these helpful tips on how you can save energy and money by taking some simple steps in your home. Did you know that the energy use of an average home can generate over twice the greenhouse gases of an ordinary car? Here's some easy things you can do to cut down on greenhouse gases - right in your home.

More Energy Savings Tips from the EPA Energy Star Video:

Make sure that you choose Energy Star rated appliances. Some fridges can even use less than half the energy of an older model fridge. You cna also help the environment by making sure that when you do replace your older fridge, it gets recycled.

If you have a gas burner stove, you can also save energy simply by keeping the burners clean.

Watch for energy vampires: cellphone chargers and other devices keep using energy even when it's not charging the cell phone.

Check that you're not losing energy through your doors and windows through little gaps in your home. Use weather strpping and caulking to help seal in the temperature of your home.

TV's and electronics can use a lot of energy, even when they're turned off. One way you can save energy and money is to plug your entertainment systems into a power bar, and turn off the power bar when you are not using the devices. There are also energy star rated electronics you can buy.

Use CFL lights instead of old incandescent bulbs. If everyone in the USA changed only their 5 most used bulbs to Energy Star CFL's, the USA would save close to $8 billion a year in energy costs.

There are also some other great tips in this video, such as:

• Consider using a programmable thermostat, which can save up to $150 a year
• Make sure your attic is insulated
• Consider using ceiling fans to save even more money
• Schedule checkups on your furnace and change the filter every 3 months

You can find out more information at the EPA Energy Star website.