Why we need Energy Efficiency
Friday, January 9th, 2009I recently read an article in the Times Magazine written by Michael Grunwald by the name, “Wasting our Watts.” In the article he speaks about the fact that we don’t need new drilling or new power or nuclear plants. What we need is to get efficient. We already have a perfectly clean,remarkably cheap,surprisingly abundant and immediately available source of energy. This miracle juice goes by the distinctly boring name of ENERGY EFFICIENCY. When we had our last energy crisis in 1973 we start working towards implementing new energy ideas that have reduced current use by about 50%.
When our children and grandchildren look back 20 years from now will they be able to say that you and I made a difference in saving energy and resources and making this a better, cleaner world? Do you still want your children and grandchildren to be hooked at the wallet with the Middle East and dependent on oil? There are numerous ways that we can start making a difference and they are not all expensive. Like using those pigtailed fluorescent lights that use 75% less energy and last 8 times as long. Using programmable thermostats and motion detectors in rooms that automatically shut the lights out when no one is there. Properly inflating our tires to reduce drag and improve mileage.
Other ideas might be more expensive like driving fuel-efficient cars rather than gas guzzlers or new state of the art appliances that use a third of the energy than 20 years ago. Putting in energy efficient windows that utilizes the most recent technology to save the maximum energy year round. High efficient AC systems. Today’s can be almost twice as efficient as those just 12-14 years ago. Radiant Barriers and increased attic insulation are also ways that can make a big difference. The increase cost is only temporary. The savings will pay for the changes. NOT to change will cost you and perhaps those you love in the future much more. Please feel free to call for a free energy audit of your home and let us see how we at Dallas Energy Efficient Products can save you money.
Gregg Graham-Owner Plano,Tx.
