It is now more important than ever to think about sustainable living. However, don’t be fooled into thinking that sustainability is expensive or time consuming. You can make many small lifestyle changes to help both the environment and your pocketbook.
One of the easiest ways is to adjust your home thermostat temperature settings. In the fall, turn off the air, open the windows and enjoy the cool autumn breezes. Studies show that you can save as much as 10% a year on heating and cooling costs by simply setting your thermostat 7-10 degrees F lower for eight hours a day. Come wintertime, you can easily save energy by adjusting the thermostat to 68 degrees F while you’re awake and setting it lower while you’re asleep or gone from home.
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