Fort Buchanan

Household Energy Conservation

4. Use appliances

efficiently

A refrigerator is the most signifi-cant power user on a typical home. Use it wisely. Open the door only briefly and adjust the "Cold" control according to the manufacturer's directions, typi-cally 32. Clean refrigerator coils at regular intervals. Use the moisture sensor feature present in the new clothes dryers; do not use timed drying. Clean the lint filter after each load; it will increase energy efficiency and air circulation.

REDUCE FORT BUCHANAN ENERGY CONSUMPTION… 5 hints for you to help!

2. Cooling

Cooling your home uses more energy and drains more energy dollars than any other system in your home. Typically, 30% of your utility bill is a result of cooling. No matter what kind of ventilation and air conditioning system you have in your house, you can save money and increase your comfort by properly maintaining a higher temperature set-point of 72° F or higher, frequently cleaning A/C filters and coils and pre-venting air leaks. When replacing your equipment select energy effi-cient energy star certified products which assure energy efficiency.

1. Conserving

Electricity

Electricity consumed for lighting typically represents about 10 percent of a household’s energy use. To reduce its consumption you can replace incan-descent lights from fix-tures and appliances with compact fluores-cent lights (CFL) or LED bulbs. These long last-ing bulbs use about one third to one fourth of the power required to pro-duce the same amount of light that is produced by a standard incandes-cent bulb.

3. Gourmet savings

Using the right sized pot on stove burners can save about $36 annually for an electric range, or $18 for gas. Covering pots and pans also helps cook more efficiently and keeps your kitchen cooler. You can reduce cooking energy by as much as 80 percent when using your mi-crowave for small portions. This also helps save on A/C costs in summer, since less heat is generated when compared to using your stove or oven.

5. Do not forget the basics

Turn off lights and other appliances when not in use or when you are out of the house. This is one of the easiest measures to save electricity and slash electricity bills. Unplug seldom-used appliances and chargers when you are not charging. Use power strips to switch off televisions, computers, home theater equipment, and stereos when you are not using them. Even when you think these products are off, together, their "standby" consumption can be equivalent to that of a 75 or 100 watt light bulb running continuously. *(The below is the image at: www.tvakids.com/

The Environmental Division would like to thank all military,

civilian and students who have helped to promote energy

conservation! But, there is much more to do... and we depend

on your support to continue our Energy Conservation efforts !

U.S. ARMY GARRISON FORT BUCHANAN DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS

ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION Phone: 787-707-3575/3572/3966

Fax 787-707-3570

16 MAR, SEMS Rev, Dl #78

For additional information, visit the Directorate of Public Works

Environmental Division at Fort Buchanan Internet Site;

http://www.buchanan.army.mil/dpw/home.html

or access;

http://www.slideshare.net/FortBuchananEnvironment

http://www.eiec.org/pl-led-201402/

Fort Buchanan

Water Conservation What You Can Do!

The Environmental Division would like to thank all military,

civilian and students that have helped to promote water

conservation! But, there is more to do...

We depend on You!!!

subject to various regulations requiring energy and water conservation, goals and reduce consumption intensity by 26% for water by the end of FY 2020

A Net Zero Water Installation limits use of potable fresh water then captures, repurposes or recharges an amount of water equal to or greater than the amount of water it consumes.

Inside the Home

Toilet Check for leaks by adding food coloring to the

tank. Color will appear in the bowl within 30

minutes if there is a leak.

If the handle sticks frequently, adjust or replace.

Place a plastic bottle filled with water inside the

tank to reduce the amount of water needed for

each flush.

Avoid unnecessary flushing. Place tissues and

other debris in the trash.

Shower/Bath Shut the water off while brushing your teeth,

shaving, or washing your face.

Replace your showerhead with an ultra low-flow

(1/2 a gallon of water per minute). It saves up to

2.5 gallons per minute.

Take shorter showers.

Close the tub drain before turning on the

bathwater and only fill the tub 1/3 full.

Kitchen Minimize the use of the food disposal unit.

Start a compost pile.

Discontinue use of bottle water.

Run the dishwasher only when full.

Fill the sink with water to wash vegetables ra-

ther than leaving the water run.

Laundry Wash full loads. Be sure to set the machine for

the correct load size.

Purchase appliances with water and energy

saving options.

Outside the Home Water lawns and plants in the morning or

late evening to reduce evaporation.

Avoid watering on windy days.

Raise your lawn mower an inch.

Set sprinklers to water grass and garden

areas rather than driveways and

sidewalks.

When washing your car, use a trigger

nozzle on the hose to automatically shut

the water off when not in use.

Use a broom to sweep off sidewalks and

driveways rather than hosing them off

with water.

Check for leaking outside faucets, hoses

and irrigation systems and make repairs

quickly.

Use mulch around plants to hold

moisture and reduce ground temperature.

Only water when plants and grass need

it rather than on a set schedule.

Purchase or build your own rain barrel

to capture rain from the gutters to water

plants.

Consider creating a conservation friend-

ly landscape that can also be hassle-free

for the homeowner.

Helpful Hints Reduce water consumption and save big dollars on heating, water softening, and sewer costs.

Don’t pour water down the drain if it can be used elsewhere, like watering plants.

Place rain gauge in an open area of the landscaping to measure rain and irriga-

tion water accumulation.

Indoor Water Use The greatest water uses in an average home:

·Toilets: 45% ·Showers: 30%

·Laundry: 20% ·Drinking and cooking: 5%

·During summer months: 50% of household water

is used in the lawn and garden.

FORT BUCHANAN WATER CONSUMPTION Save Water

Sustain the Future

Save water and protect the

environment by choosing Water

Sense labeled products in your

home and taking simple steps to

save water each day!

Water Conservation, Begins at home!

U.S. ARMY GARRISON FORT BUCHANAN

DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS

ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION

Ph: 787-707-3575/3966

For additional information, visit the Directorate of Public Works

Environmental Division at Fort Buchanan Internet Site;

http://www.buchanan.army.mil/dpw/home.html

or access;

http://www.slideshare.net/

16 MAR, SEMS Rev, Dl #78