- Author
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Knauer, V.
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Kushner, L.
- Title
- Seven Ways to Reduce Fuel Consumption in Household Heating Through Energy Conservation.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Keywords
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houses, heating; residential buildings; heat loss; fuel consumption; reduction
- Abstract
- Increasing demand for natural gas, No. 2 heating oil, low sulfur residual fuel oil, low sulfur bituminous coal, and electricity in the United States is imposing great pressures on available supplies. Conservation in the use of fuel and energy can reduce these pressures on demand, and at the same time provide the additional benefit of a reduction in environmental pollution. The brochure describes practical ways by which one can conserve. Important examples are: reset thermostat to lowest acceptable setting, such as two or three degrees below usual setting; service oil burners regularly (including replacement of filters) and turn off heat supply in unused rooms; keep draperies, shades and shutters closed except when needed for light; reduce the consumption of electricity during late afternoon and early evening periods; and improve insulation in attics and around doors and windows.