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Follow on Google News | Irish Business - Saving Energy Saves MoneyEnergy is a unique commodity. It is something we all use every day, and certainly couldn't live without. Energy appears in many forms: heat, light, electrical, chemical, mechanical, nuclear and solar.
By: JP McGeown "Energy is a unique commodity. Though it has no material form,we can often see it or feel it. It is something we all use every day, and certainly couldn't live without. Energy appears in many forms: heat, light, electrical, chemical, mechanical, nuclear and solar. How we use it and how much we use affects us greatly. Although vast amounts of energy are consumed in industry, travel and business, this article is mainly concerned with how it is use in our homes. Often the cost of heating fuel and electricity is as large as our mortgage payment. Heating and cooling is by far the greatest of these costs. Hot water heating is next, followed by the cost of operating lighting, electrical appliances and water pumping. While many consider our high per capita rate of energy use to be necessary to fuel our equally high standard of living, it is interesting to note that in western Europe, where people enjoy a standard of living comparable to ours, they use only half as much energy per person. "Why is this?", you may ask. The answer is simple. Energy costs in Europe have been high for some time, and waste could not be allowed. Sensible House Design To live an energy-efficient lifestyle does not mean that one must make sacrifices or do without one's comforts. To the contrary, a home that is properly designed for efficient energy use will be more comfortable year-round, with less over-heating,. cold-spots, and drafts. If a house is properly oriented to allow for maximum winter sun and summer shade, heating and cooling costs will be reduced drastically. Add to that good insulation, low infiltration (of outside air) and proper window placement, and our job becomes even easier. Passive Heating and Cooling Aids Starting with a good house design, there are several things that you can do to save even more money on your heating and cooling bill. Here are a few that require no fuel or electricity and very little maintenance: 1) Solar shade screens- These simple screens fit outside your windows in locations where summer sun and heat enter the house, usually on the southern and western exposures and over skylights. Though they look like ordinary screens, these energy-savers block from 70-90% of the sun's radiation and accompanying heat. They also afford additional privacy by providing an opaque appearance from the outside. Many buildings in our area can go without air conditioning entirely with the use of solar shade screens. Needless to say, the screens cost far less than the conventional cooling equipment that they replace, to say nothing of their complete lack of operating or maintenance costs. 2) Insulated window coverings- It is a common fact that a home's greatest winter heat loss as well as largest summer heat gain is through the windows. This why areas near windows are often less comfortable. This is especially true in the winter, when window areas are often drafty. How many otherwise well-thought- 3) Radiant shield- This is a new item on the market, and shows tremendous promise in reducing cooling costs. This aluminum-clad material can be applied to new or existing construction. Stapled to the underside of the roof rafters, the radiant shield reflects the sun's heat and keeps it out of the attic, keeping it considerably cooler, resulting in a much lower temperature in the living space. In many dwellings, use of this product can eliminate the need for air conditioning. http://www.youtube.com/ Solar Hot Water After space heating and cooling, the largest user of home energy is usually the hot water heater. Fortunately this energy drain can easily be reduced with only moderate expense. Some people seem to think that solar hot water was a 60's fad, and faded with the times. Not true! Solar hot water was very popular in the Los Angeles area in the early 1900's, and disappeared only when the hot water heater manufacturers gave people free gas and electric hot water heaters in exchange for their "old-fashioned" To learn how you can reduce the energy costs in your business quickly and efficiently visit http://www.ElectricitySaverIreland.com or call JP on 00353 1 443 4363 # # # At Electricity Saver Ireland we specialise in reducing electricity costs in businesses in Ireland. Visit our website at http://www.ElectricitySaverIreland.com to learn how you can begin saving Today! Or Call JP McGeown on 00353 1 443 4363 End
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