Improved energy efficiency in your apartment will lower your fuel consumption and will be reflected in lower utility bills. Beyond your own budget is the need to conserve limited energy resources. Where can I save energy Almost 25 percent of our nation's energy is consumed in households. More than half of this residential energy goes for space heating and cooling. Heating water takes between 15 percent and 20 percent while lighting, cooking, refrigeration and appliances account for the rest.
Potential savings hide in every room.
Because you do not have an investment in your apartment building, energy conservation measures should focus on those improvements which involve little or no cost. It is possible to achieve significant savings without any major expenditures. Some suggestions are Study for places to use rope caulking that will result in dollar savings. Buy or make interior storm windows. They will not hamper your decor but will also help prevent air infiltration.