Easy Energy Solution to Global Fuel Crisis

In 2008, after countless energy price hikes, people are finally beginning to realize that reducing their energy usage is as beneficial for their bank account as it is for conserving the environment.

The supply of valuable fossil fuels such as oil and gas is undoubtedly diminishing and the global demand for them is sky-rocketing out of control. As a result, we have all recently suffered huge energy price rises.

But despite dwindling energy reserves and excessive fuel demands energy giants are still reporting obscene profits. Shell last year announced record profits of $27.5 billion and that was when the cost for a barrel of oil was under $100. This year the cost of oil peaked in July at an incredible $147 a barrel, almost 50 per cent higher than the already over-inflated prices seen in 2007. Shell claim they are investing a lot of their profits in finding new reserves. However, when they are reportedly making well over $75 million each day, one should surely be forgiven for thinking they can easily afford such investments. More to the point with all that profit our energy costs should be falling not rising.

As usual it is us the humble consumer who is penalized by the rising price of global commodities with higher energy and fuel costs.

What's the solution?

We can't control global economics and most of us do not have an oil well in our back yard. However, to a large extent we can control the amount of energy we use. In particular we can start by maximizing the energy efficiency (i.e. minimize energy usage) of our homes. Visit http://www.easyenergysaving.com

Households spend on average around 10 per cent of their annual income on home energy bills. Using a few simple techniques usually overlooked, annual utility bills can be cut by around 75 per cent. These 'no-cost' or 'low-cost' measures often offer the best and most cost-effective solution to the energy problem with relatively short payback periods:

• Home Energy Audits - easy to carry out and useful to identify areas for improvement. Focus on areas that are least energy efficient, such as un-insulated lofts, single glazed windows, open fireplaces and energy 'eating' appliances (e.g. tumble dryer).

• Home Improvements - include loft insulation, wall insulation, draft proofing, and double / treble glazing (can generate total savings of around $1,000 a year).

• Heating System solutions - include adjusting programmers, fitting thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) and lowering thermostats (lowering your room thermostat by just 1°C can save you over $100 a year).

• Energy Saving Products include energy saving light bulbs and home appliances such as tumble dryers and fridge/freezers (can generate total savings of up to $500 a year).

• Other techniques include changing your energy supplier and seeking financial assistance for energy efficient upgrades from governments or other bodies.

These simple solutions are cheap and easy to implement and, unlike more costly solutions such as solar power, do not require massive investment. They can quickly generate significant reductions to annual energy bills whilst lowering carbon dioxide emissions.

Jane Longton, Orlando, Florida fitted loft insulation, double glazing, and draft proofing in 2007 and her annual energy bills have fallen by more than $900. Energy efficient upgrades also have the benefit of providing year on year savings once installed and they enhance property saleability.

According to the U.S. government global energy demand is set to rise 54 per cent by 2025 so, unfortunately, we are likely to see many more uncapped energy price rises over the next few years. By reducing home energy consumption any future increases in global fuel cost will have less impact on the energy bills of those who have made some sensible changes.

For a complete guide revealing all our secrets and simple techniques to save thousands on your energy bills you can sign up to our Easy Energy Saving Home Study Program at www.easyenergysaving.com