Suspra Owl Pathways /  Energy Pathway
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Conserve Energy

Cooking 201 Microwaving Cook in a microwave instead of a conventional oven 202 Pressure Cooking Cook in a pressure cooker to save energy 203 Cooking Outside Cook outside during the summer to reduce your indoor cooling load 204 Preparing Cold Meals Prepare cold meals that don’t require heat for cooking 205 Preparing Multiple Meals Plan and cook multiple meals in the oven at the same time 303 Solar Cooking Use a solar cooker Driving 101 Driving Slower Drive slower to improve fuel economy 102 Driving Gently Accelerate slower and brake more gently to improve fuel economy 103 Offloading Weight Offload unnecessary items before driving to improve fuel economy 104 Rolling Up Windows Keep windows rolled up at highway speeds to reduce drag and improve fuel economy 201 Transporting Items Transport items inside your vehicle rather than on a rack 301 Removing Racks Remove racks when not needed 302 Minimizing Cabin Heat Minimize the use of cabin heat when driving a fully electric vehicle Economizing 105 Unplugging Appliances Unplug appliances so they don’t draw power in standby mode 106 Drinking Cold Beverages Drink more cold beverages and fewer hot beverages 107 Watching Shows Watch shows on smaller devices rather than large televisions 108 Listening Listen to music on headphones rather than using speakers 109 Reading Walk to your local library to check out and read printed books from their collection 110 Showering Cold Take colder showers to use less hot water 202 Using Elbow Grease Use outdoor equipment that does not require fuel or electricity 301 Sweeping Choose flooring you can sweep instead of vacuum Heating & Cooling 102 Adjusting Thermostats Adjust thermostats lower all winter and higher all summer to save energy Lighting 102 Turning Off Turn off lights when you leave a room if you’ll be gone for more than a minute 103 Leaving Off Leave off lights when daylight is sufficient 202 Reducing Power Install less powerful lighting to save energy 203 Task Lighting Use task lighting rather than ambient lighting to save energy Optimizing Fenestration 103 Opening Windows Open windows in summer to catch cross breezes instead of running fans Plumbing 202 Lowering Temperatures Lower the temperature of domestic hot water for showers, sinks, and washing 302 Scheduling Hot Water Put your water heat on a timer and schedule your use of hot water Refrigerating 202 Operating Just One Operate a single refrigerator instead of multiple ones 203 Raising Temperatures Raise the temperature of your refrigerator without spoiling food too quickly 302 Moving Refrigerators Move your refrigerator so it isn’t next to any heat sources, such as an oven 303 Downsizing Refrigerators Install a smaller refrigerator that uses less power 401 Digging a Root Cellar Dig a root cellar to store food Synchronizing 401 Using Solar Power Synchronize electricity usage with solar power generation 402 Getting Sleep Set your sleep schedule to make maximum use of sunlight Washing 302 Hanging Laundry Hang clothes to dry rather than use a gas or electric clothes dryer