How To Live Green

Small Actions... Big Change

Saving energy doesn't just save you money. It also means that a power plant doesn't need to work as hard or pollute as much to power your home.

And, when you use less energy, you prevent the release of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.

Youngquist Homes has compiled a short list of small actions that can create big change.

Choose An ENERGY STAR® Qualified New Home

Youngquist Homes is a proud builder of ENERGY STAR labeled homes, making our homes up to 20–30% more efficient than standard homes. And remember, going green doesn't mean giving up luxury. Youngquist Homes chooses quality products that meet the expectations of even the most discriminating luxury buyers.

Look For The ENERGY STAR Label

Going green begins with blue. When you go shopping for your washing machine, clothes dryer, home electronics, lighting, or office equipment to furnish your new home, remember to look for the ENERGY STAR label.

Buy Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Buy ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) for frequently-used lights in your home. Unlike traditional incandescent bulbs, CFLs convert most of the energy they use into light rather than heat! And, remember to turn the lights off when you leave the room.

Tap Into Power Savings

You may be paying for energy you don't even realize you're using. Turn on the ENERGY STAR power saver feature on your computer and learn about how new televisions with the ENERGY STAR label can save energy too.

Save Up To 4,500 Gallons Of Water

Just by combining smaller loads of laundry and only running the dishwasher when full, you can help save energy and water. If you were to reduce your weekly laundering by two loads and cut out one dishwashing load, you can save up to 4,500 gallons of water a year. And, remember that using your dishwasher can actually save more water than washing by hand. To further save energy, use your washing machine's cold water cycles when possible and skip the heated dry cycle on your dishwasher.

For More Information

For more things you can do in your home to save energy, visit the ENERGY STAR Web site.