If anything were possible, how would you reduce your home energy bills? - BrainReactions.net Online Brainstorming http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 BrainReactions.net Online Brainstorming Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:06:26 BrainReactions.net Online Brainstorming webmaster@brainreactions.net 20 19. Since the question states "if anything were possible" I would have to say that having devices that don't require any energy to run would be the obvious answer. However, realistically designing the house with energy efficiency in mind - using LED based lighting, having decent thermal insulating (for both hot and cold climates), in warmer climates utilizing cross flow ventilation, considering installing renewable energy sources (solar panels) and using devices that are more power efficient. http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22975 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:54:09 18. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22742 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:06:26 17. Take the tips and ideas from various websites, integrate therm, and offer 100 ways to reduce energy bills...education is important to taking right action. http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22741 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:05:04 16. Offer a free webinar on reducing energy bills http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22740 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:04:26 15. programmable thermostats http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22739 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:22:00 14. install a grass roof, google green roofs, these are ideal for buildings versus typical house. http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22738 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:21:46 13. seal all air leaks http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22737 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:20:47 12. spray foam insulation http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22736 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:20:35 11. Set an amount of time you can use power hungry home applications everyday, then turn them off when you don't use them. http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22690 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:53:25 10. Install motion sensors so that lights go out when there is no movement in the room. If someone forgets to turn a light off, it will automatically shut off after 15 or 30 minutes. http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22689 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:24:01 9. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth, wash dishes in cold water, take shorter showers. http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22686 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:17:01 8. Switch off TV,geysers,computers,lights when not in use: this is a simple but one of the most effective ways http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22609 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:28:22 7. Use compact fluoroscent lamps http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22608 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:27:27 6. collective lighting. blocks of departments could have a central lighting sistem, distributed to each individual unit trough optic fiber. http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22572 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:49:22 5. get solar panels for heating and a water tank....use the computer less :P http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22559 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:11:18 4. It would be an interesting idea to receive a daily email telling me how much my power bills are for just that day. This would make me more aware of how and where I am wasting electricity and gas. Would need an independent organisation to do this - the big companies will be more interested in satisfying their shareholders than saving the planet. http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22517 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 06:09:40 3. I can identify a problem here but can't think of a solution: many appliances are left on stand-by during the day and over night. http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22516 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 06:07:05 2. Be nice to have an alarm that alerts me when a certain amount of electricity is being used. Maybe different alarms for different things, such as when a certain amount of light bulbs are being used. http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22515 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 06:05:01 1. Install energy saving light bulbs. http://www.brainreactions.net/brainstorms/2141 22514 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:44:31