Energy Saving Tips

Here's how to reduce your electric bill during the summer months:

• Don't leave on lights in an unused room.
• Try to use natural lighting whenever possible.
• Set your thermostat to 78°F when you are home and off when you are away.
• Operate your pool filter and sweeper before noon or after 7 p.m. Also, reduce the time they operate.
• When you do laundry, try to use the warm- or cold-water setting.
• For the rinse cycle, use cold water.
• Run full loads if you use the clothes dryer.
• Be sure to clean the lint trap after each use.
• Dry your clothes on a line rather than using the dryer.
• Only use the dishwasher when it is fully loaded.
• Turn off the dry cycle and air-dry dishes.
• Use major appliances before noon or after 7 p.m. to help prevent power outtages.

Eco-Friendly Articles

Enjoy the following articles on eco-friendly topics. Please note that the opinions expressed in these articles are those of the author and not Plaskoff Construction. We do not endorse any author, business, service or product in these articles.

Water Conservation at the Kitchen Sink by Lillian & Dave Brummet

Can Bamboo Flooring Really Help Save the World's Environment? by S.A. Smith

Splashing Out During Drought! by Danielle Dickinson

Is It Time For Solar Energy To Get Hot? by Tim Phelan

Employ Passive Solar Energy and Start Saving Electricity Today by Anita van Wyk

Ecology: 10 Ways to Fortify the Environment For Under $10 by Jim D. Ray

Water Conservation Resources

California Department of Water Resources

City of Albuquerque Water Conservation homepage

Natural Resources Conservation Service : helps America's private land owners and managers conserve their soil, water, and other natural resources.

Utah Division of Water Resources : great tips for homeowners on conserving water.

Earth 911 : comprehensive site with information about local resources.

Water Information Program

Water Conservation Portal

Environmental Protection Agency : topics on water.

USGS Water Resources Discipline : provides reliable information needed to understand the water resources of the United States.