Whether or not you believe in climate change, saving money and teaching children practical energy-saving tips for households has become increasingly important. This article summarizes some of the most effective energy-saving practices that can be implemented by people of all ages in a family.
Homebuilders incorporate energy-saving features in new construction homes, but there are still ways to lessen monthly utility bills. The following tips are designed to be age-appropriate and feasible for everyone in the family:
Energy Saving Tips For Children (Age 4-12)
- When not using them, teach children to turn off lights, fans, and electronic devices like TVs and computers.
- Encourage activities that do not consume electricity, like outdoor play, bike riding, or a good old-fashioned kickball game. There’s no shortage of outdoor things to do on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!
- Have them take a shower instead of a bath. A shower uses almost four times less water than a bath, conserving water and saving energy that would be used to heat the bath water.
Energy Saving Tips For Teenagers (Age 13-19)
- Encourage teens to unplug electronic devices when not in use and unplug chargers.
- Explain the benefits of limiting the use of high-energy appliances like blow dryers, washers and dryers.
- Remind teens to take shorter showers to save hot water and energy. Encourage them to reduce the use of styling tools for their hair.
Energy Saving Tips For Adults (Age 20 And Above)
- Utilize energy-efficient appliances when possible. When cooking, use the correct burner size and cover pots and pans to retain heat and bring water to a boil quicker.
- Install programmable thermostats and set them to lower temperatures at night and when no one is home.
- If you feel your home does not retain heat in the winter or cool air during the summer months, contact an insulation contractor to ensure that what you have installed in the house is efficient.
Conclusion:
Families can reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint by using these age-appropriate and feasible energy-saving tips. It will take a collective effort to receive the most benefit, so include everyone in the home. A great piece of advice from a homebuyer – make it a game and use the savings each month for a family night—their favorite is ordering pizza and playing Scrabble. What will you use the savings for?
