I’m all about looking for the silver linings these days. That positive mindset is so important, right? Today we’re sharing a fantastic silver lining: 5 simple ways to save energy while working and generally spending more time at home. Small changes can make a big difference!
This post is sponsored by PG&E
If you’re a California customer of PG&E, having a flexible schedule is actually a great way to manage your energy costs.
As part of a statewide effort, many PG&E customers will be moving to the Time-of-Use (Peak Pricing 4-9 p.m. Every Day) rate plan where you can manage energy costs and help the environment by shifting what time of day you use big appliances like dishwasher and washing machines. Being a bit more thoughtful in how and when you use electricity-hungry appliances can help keep your energy costs down and create a healthier environment. Just a few small shifts in your routine can make a big difference! Every PG&E customer has the option to pick a Time-of-Use rate plan at any time.
A great rule of thumb to remember: morning to mid-day electricity use utilizes renewable resources, like solar, and cost less so it’s the best time to run appliances.
1. Try to do your dishes mid-day (a great break from work and school). Or, if you aren’t able to set aside time during daylight, set your dishwasher on its delay feature so it runs after 9 p.m.
2. From 4 to 9 p.m., reduce usage by turning off lights, computers and TVs that aren’t necessary. We love using the late afternoon hours to color and draw before getting ready for dinner.
3. After lunch (smorgasbords are a favorite around here), load the dishwasher but don’t run it until the evening. Remember to avoid that peak time of 4 to 9 p.m.
4. Do laundry at night and fold during the day. Better yet, teach your kids to do laundry midday during a break! Dot’s actually gotten pretty good at folding. I’d argue perhaps even better than most freshmen college students.
5. Charge tablets, computers, and electric cars (if you have one) during off-peaks hours (anytime before 4 p.m. or after 9 p.m.). Great way to also keep teens off their phones in the late evening hours when all devices are charged in a central location.
What ideas do you have to save energy while working at home?
Thanks to PG&E for sponsoring this post. Find out more about the PG&E Time-of-Use plan right here.
Comments are closed.
My work at home is not related to the pandemic. After the birth of my son, I worked at home for 8 years. But every year it became harder and harder for me. Now the son is already in school. And I decided to go to work in the office.
The job search process was not easy. And you are right. In this case, the support of relatives and friends and people who can tell you how to deal with a difficult situation is important.
ResumeGets helped me with my resume https://resumegets.com/resume-rewrite
These guys did a super job for me. They prepared a presentation of me for a recruiter. I once
Unfortunately, working from home is associated with many factors that I cannot call positive. I worked from home for about a year while I had the opportunity. Our company was reorganized and it was even decided that many employees will continue to work this way. For the company, it was a resource saving for office maintenance.
For me, these are additional costs for utilities, irregular working hours. The volume of assignments has increased. And I made the decision to change jobs. This decision was very difficult for me. On the one hand, the team with which I worked for about 5 years, on the other hand, this is my desire to get a better job and improve my career.
I am grateful for advice on jobs and career. Help me with their firing tips https://jobsandcareer.tips/short-notice-resignation-letter/
I maintained good relations with my former colleagues and got a new job. I just changed my home pajamas for office style.
Working from home I was faced with a constant desire to eat something. When I was next to the kitchen, I would often run there for a sandwich or other snack. Thus, for six months working at home, I gained about ten kilograms. Minimal mobility also affected. I lived in a strange city, worked at home – I practically did not have to go anywhere.
I am glad that our office is open again and I can return to my usual life.
At first I liked the idea of working from home. I didn’t have to waste time traveling to the office. You can safely carry out your duties in a comfortable environment at home and at the same time receive a salary as before. But it soon became clear that in reality everything is much more complicated. There was work at home too. This is to cook food, clean the house, wash things, etc. I was constantly distracted and forgot what I was doing before I switched to household chores.
The deadlines for completing tasks were stretched, the working day became irregular. I could wake up at 11 am, go about my business during the day, and finish work only by 11 pm. The usual rhythm got out of hand, which affected the observance of deadlines and the quality of the texts.
Such great tips. And that smorgasboard looks delicious!
xo Jessica
an indigo day