Here is the last post in our series an energy efficient holiday season! Today we will focus on keeping your home appliances running efficiently while entertaining and baking.
Kitchen Tips
- Keep the oven closed and use your oven light to check cooking progress. Your oven loses heat every time you open it to check on your baking.
- Wash dishes by hand, but don't keep the water flowing. Fill the sink once and rinse your dishes in cool water.
- Wait until you have a full load to run your dishwasher.
- Cook smart – plan out that meal to make the most of oven time. Turkey roasting at 400 degrees? Choose sides that can go in the oven at the same temperature.
- Embrace leftovers – ask everyone to bring a reusable container to fill with leftovers to take home.
- Make it easy – put out clearly labeled trash, compost and recycling containers so your guests don’t have to guess what goes where.
Vacation tips
- Unplug your appliances while you are away to stop them from draining unnecessary energy
- Turn your heat down (but not off!) and shut the doors of unused rooms
- Check if your water heater has a vacation setting and use it while you are out of town
Most of all enjoy spending time with your family and loved ones and enjoy the last week of 2012!
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