So there you go – a few tips and tricks to reduce your energy consumption. Remember, turn it of, turn it down, and use efficient appliances. Yes, some of my suggestions will take a little extra work, such as hand washing the dishes, but in the end it is worth the effort.
So why, other than being green and saving a few bucks would you bother? Well, like I said before, during a crisis, energy will be limited and likely the only energy available at all is what you can produce on your own. Learning to live with reduced energy now, will only make living through a disaster that much easier.
Join me for my next series – Home Energy Production – coming next week.