Ways to Conserve Energy for Kids

There are many ways for children to save energy not only at home and school, but anywhere. Conserving energy helps the environment, and it is also cost effective. Because children are the leaders of the future, it's important for them to gain an understanding and an appreciation of energy conservation.

  1. Plant a Tree

    • According to Touchstone Energy, an easy way for children to conserve energy is to plant a tree. Trees provide shade, and if trees are planted around a home, then the shade helps keep the air cooler, therefore using less energy from the air conditioner. It may be beneficial to plant trees together as a family. Not only would you be spending time together, but you'd also be helping the environment and conserving the environment as a family.

    Turn Things Off

    • Conserve energy by turning unused electronics off. When you leave a room, turn the light off. When you finish watching television, or when you've finished playing video games on the computer, turn if off. Leaving appliances and lights on wastes energy, and the utility bill may also be high.

    Conserve Water

    • When you avoid wasting water, then you're conserving electricity, according to California Energy Commission. There are little things you can do to save water, such as turning off the water when brushing your teeth, taking shorter showers and making sure you've turned the water off all the way to prevent a drippy faucet. According to the California Energy Commission, about 75 percent of the water you use is used in your bathroom. A leaky toilet can potentially waste 10,000 gallons of water yearly, according to the California Energy Commission.

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