La Jolla Real Estate Blog: Energy Saving Information Via AARP

AARP currently has a terrific resource on their website.  They have announced Operation Energy Save, a new initiative, to encourage friends; family and neighbors to conserve energy by making small changes around the house that are proven to reduce energy costs.

Some of their suggestions include:

• Lowering thermostats in the winter by 10 percent (like from 74° to 67°) for eight hours, which can shave 10 percent off the household heating bill.
• Closing the heat vents and the doors in rooms that aren't being used.
• Turning off kitchen and bathroom ventilating fans when not in use. If left on for an hour, they can suck all the heat out of the house.
• Making sure furniture is not blocking a heat register and moving furniture away from cold exterior walls and windows.

Information on where to volunteer or to get local community groups involved can be found at www.AARP.org/CreateTheGood.

For the complete article visit: AARP Operation Energy Save.