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Bronco Green Living Guide

Aspects of Sustainability

Energy

“I use light emitting diode (LED) bulbs for lamps in my room.”

LEDs use significantly less energy than other types of lights. LED lights can last up to 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs.

“I unplug electronic items from the wall and turn off power strips when I am not using them.”

Many household appliances drain energy when they are not in use. The NRDC estimated that “always-on but inactive devices” costs Americans $19 billion and 50 power plants’ worth of electricity annually.

“I only use the amount of light necessary for a task and use natural sunlight as much as possible.”

– Using natural light over artificial light can be just as effective.

“I turn lights off when leaving a room, including bathrooms and common areas.”

– Turning off lights can save a significant amount of energy and reduce your carbon footprint.

“I turn off the AC/heat when I’m not home and utilize my window blinds.”

– AC units contribute to the urban heat island effect and heating makes up a large part of energy use.

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