239119 48 Business & Finance Personal Finance General Personal Finance true Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:03:27 -0700 /system/videos/6/06/80/23/238006.flv AARP,saving,money,friends,neighbors,getting,helping,reducing,environment,using,less,bills,decreasing,smaller How To Help Your Friends and Neighbors Save Money on Energy http://www.howcast.com/videos/239119-How-To-Help-Your-Friends-and-Neighbors-Save-Money-on-Energy http://www.howcast.com/videos/239119-How-To-Help-Your-Friends-and-Neighbors-Save-Money-on-Energy/edit approved 154 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=239119"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=239119" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 0 CreateTheGood http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239119/save_energy_hd_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 1281 false false false 94958 0 23 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239119/23.jpg Get the facts Download a full checklist of energy-saving tips at CreateTheGood.org.

]]> 94959 1 30 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239119/30.jpg Offer to do a walk-through Offer to do a walk-through of friends’ homes, so you can help them identify ways they can reduce their energy spending. Start by closing vents and doors in rooms that aren’t being used.

]]> 94960 2 41 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239119/41.jpg Clean heat and A/C sources Make sure radiators, vents, and baseboard heaters aren’t blocked by curtains, furniture, or carpeting. If any heat or air-conditioning source is dirty, help clean it.

]]> 94961 3 51 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239119/51.jpg Check their water heater Look at their water heater and suggest lowering the temperature to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Reducing the temperature by 20 degrees can save nearly $50 per year without sacrificing comfort.

]]> 94962 4 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239119/64.jpg Look for drafts Check for drafts. Improperly sealed ducts in attics and garages alone can boost utility bills by 25 percent. And look for gaps around windows, doors, and pipes that connect to the house from the outside. If they have a window air-conditioning unit, encourage them to either remove or cover it during the winter.

]]> 94963 5 78 Tip They may need professional assistance to seal gaps, but the price for the service can be worth the long-term savings.

]]> 94964 6 89 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239119/89.jpg Explain the 10-10 Rule Explain the 10-10 rule: Lowering their thermostat in winter by 10 percent for eight hours, like while they sleep, can shave 10 percent off their heating bill.

]]> 94965 7 101 Tip People age 65 and older should consider local public-health directives and weather warnings before adjusting their thermostats.

]]> 94966 8 108 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239119/108.jpg Ask about air filters Ask when they last cleaned or replaced their furnace or A/C air filter. A clean one can save 10 percent on their energy costs.

]]> 94967 9 116 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239119/116.jpg Use efficient bulbs Replace incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent bulbs, which use 75 percent less energy, and last up to 10 times longer. That can translate into savings of up to $30 over one fluorescent bulb’s lifetime!

]]> 94968 10 132 Fact Help with energy or home weatherization costs may be available for eligible residents. Check with your local utilities and department of social services for more information.

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