| The Magnets 4 Energy e-book is more than just | | | | 4) Reduce phantom power user – Some |
| a plan for a Do It Yourself (DIY) magnetic | | | | electric devices such as computer, TV, |
| generator. A magnetic generator uses the natural | | | | microwave etc use electricity even when it is on |
| pulling and pushing forces to create the kinetic | | | | Standby mode. It is a good idea to just unplug |
| energy needed to spin an electric dynamo. The | | | | them when not in use. |
| power produced can be used to supplement a | | | | 5) Reduce home temperature – During winter |
| home energy supply to reduce electricity bills. | | | | time, try setting your living room temperature a |
| However, there are many easy and simple steps | | | | few degrees lower. The environment is still |
| you can take which will reduce your house power | | | | relative comfortable. If it gets too cold, just put |
| usage. The following are 10 energy saving tips as | | | | on a sweater. |
| recommended in the Magnets 4 Energy manual: | | | | 6) Use water efficiently – The amount of |
| 1) Have better insulation – One of the biggest | | | | water used at home indirectly affects your |
| energy expenses for a home is on heating, | | | | household expenses. To save money, use a |
| ventilation and air-conditioning system | | | | low-flow shower head to cut water consumption. |
| (HVAC). Any steps taken to improve | | | | 7) Replace filters – Some electrical appliance |
| this area will reduce your home electric | | | | such as air conditioning unit or furnace has air |
| consumption substantially. | | | | filtration system. You can increase the device |
| One method of reducing HVAC cost is to have a | | | | efficiency by simply replacing its filter regularly. |
| better home insulation. With good insulation, your | | | | 8) Avoid using batteries – When possible, try |
| home will have a better heat retention during | | | | not to use any alkaline based batteries. Use the |
| winter therefore cutting your heating cost. | | | | rechargeable type. They may cost more, but it is |
| 2) High energy efficiency appliances – How old | | | | cheaper on the long run. |
| are your home electrical appliances? Old devices | | | | 9) Buy locally - When you shop for goods made |
| tend to use more energy. Modern electrical | | | | locally, you are reducing the amount of energy |
| equipment uses less power. It would be a good | | | | needed to ship the goods to your home. By |
| investment which will pay for itself in the long run. | | | | buying locally, you save money because it is |
| 3) Florescent lighting - You can reduce your | | | | cheaper. |
| energy bill by simply replacing incandescent light | | | | 10) Walk or use a bicycle – Using a bicycle or |
| bulbs with compact florescent bulbs (CFL). | | | | walking does not reduce your home expenses |
| Although CFL costs more, it uses 4 times less | | | | directly. It does reduce your total money spent |
| energy and last on average 8 times longer | | | | on energy. When you walk or use a bicycle, you |
| compared to an incandescent light bulb. | | | | save money by not purchasing any gasoline. |