Do you? Switch off the lights in any room that's not in use? Installing timers, photo cells, or occupancy sensors helps reduce the amount of time your lights are on. Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use? Switch off the exhaust fan in an unused kitchen or bathroom? Use energy saving compact fluorescent light bulbs? Switch off home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power). Drive sensibly? Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gasoline. Keep you car engine idling for a while before you set out? The best way to warm up a vehicle is to drive it. Avoid high speeds? Above 70 kph, gas mileage drops rapidly. Take short showers instead of baths? Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes. __
