How to save on power consumption

To save power in in a home the following actions can be taken:

1. Change all light-bulbs to cfl's or LED lights.

2. Keep only the lights on that are needed.( If nobody is in a room switch the lights off.)

3. Check for electronics that plugs into power, see if it uses power even if it is not on, if that is the case then put it on a power strip and switch the power off if it is not in use.

4. Set your computer to go to sleep if there is no activity.

5. If you live in an area where the outside gets cooler than room temperature, open the windows at night and use fans to cool down the house. (This works well and gives you a lot of fresh air)

6. To eliminate Air conditioning set up the system described Here. This gives you cool air for no cost except power for the fan.

More tips coming.