You barely have to lift a finger to adjust your thermostat! A mere two-degree adjustment to your home’s thermostat setting (lower in winter, higher in summer) can save lots of energy and prevent about 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere every year.
Heating and cooling systems use more energy than any other system in our homes, accounting for 42 percent of the average family’s energy dollars. Heating(with gas or electric heaters) and cooling (with air conditioners or electric fans)requires the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas, leading to increased carbon dioxide emissions.
Programmable thermostats also go a long way to saving energy—especially when you are sleeping or out of the house—and can save about $100 each year on your utility bill.
For some great ideas on how to cool or warm your home without fossil fuels, see article about air conditioner.
Remember, simple actions make great impacts. Adjusting thermostat has positive effect on the environment, reduces cost of electricity and save money.
Erzsebet Frey (Eli Frey) is an ecologist and online entrepreneur with a Master of Science in Ecology from the University of Belgrade. Originally from Serbia, she has lived in Sri Lanka since 2017. Eli has worked internationally in countries like Oman, Brazil, Germany, and Sri Lanka. In 2018, she expanded into SEO and blogging, completing courses from UC Davis and Edinburgh. Eli has founded multiple websites focused on biology, ecology, environmental science, sustainable and simple living, and outdoor activities. She enjoys creating nature and simple living videos on YouTube and participates in speleology, diving, and hiking.