Comments on: Are electric blankets good for energy conservation? http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/are-electric-blankets-good-for-energy-conservation/151/ How Can We Be More Energy Efficient? Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:30:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: whsgreenmom http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/are-electric-blankets-good-for-energy-conservation/151/#comment-276 whsgreenmom Sat, 06 Oct 2007 15:04:26 +0000 http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/are-electric-blankets-good-for-energy-conservation/151/#comment-276 Newer ones are pretty energy efficient, and if using an electric blanket takes the place of a space heater or heating the whole house you are likely to save energy. I keep my house pretty cool and a couple good blankets keep my pretty warm without using electricity. Newer ones are pretty energy efficient, and if using an electric blanket takes the place of a space heater or heating the whole house you are likely to save energy. I keep my house pretty cool and a couple good blankets keep my pretty warm without using electricity.

]]> By: Amy L http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/are-electric-blankets-good-for-energy-conservation/151/#comment-275 Amy L Wed, 03 Oct 2007 06:12:59 +0000 http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/are-electric-blankets-good-for-energy-conservation/151/#comment-275 Since you can then turn down the thermostat in your house, you'll probably save money and energy, assuming you don't set the dial on high and leave it on 24/7. The estimated energy use on the first site seems to be confirmed in the 2nd. (Who knew there was an Electric Blanket Institute? ) Since you can then turn down the thermostat in your house, you’ll probably save money and energy, assuming you don’t set the dial on high and leave it on 24/7.

The estimated energy use on the first site seems to be confirmed in the 2nd. (Who knew there was an Electric Blanket Institute? )

]]> By: DIY Kiwi http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/are-electric-blankets-good-for-energy-conservation/151/#comment-274 DIY Kiwi Sun, 30 Sep 2007 03:26:46 +0000 http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/are-electric-blankets-good-for-energy-conservation/151/#comment-274 electric blanket? naaaa just get heaps of sheets and duvets electric blanket? naaaa just get heaps of sheets and duvets

]]> By: duh http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/are-electric-blankets-good-for-energy-conservation/151/#comment-273 duh Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:57:59 +0000 http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/are-electric-blankets-good-for-energy-conservation/151/#comment-273 They are a very good idea. Engineering courses teach that coupling the power source with the need as close as possible makes for the fewest losses. They are a very good idea.

Engineering courses teach that coupling the power source with the need as close as possible makes for the fewest losses.

]]> By: don_sv_az http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/are-electric-blankets-good-for-energy-conservation/151/#comment-272 don_sv_az Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:51:15 +0000 http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/are-electric-blankets-good-for-energy-conservation/151/#comment-272 They use energy. But, they use a lot less energy than keeping the whole house warmer all night. I keep my thermostat at 62 degrees F at night and use the electric blanket to pre-warm the bed so it is toasty when I get in. After 5-10 minutes I turn it off or to the lowest setting. I'm sure It uses less energy than keeping the house at 72, 70, or even 68 degrees all night. And best of all I am comfortable while saving energy. They use energy. But, they use a lot less energy than keeping the whole house warmer all night.

I keep my thermostat at 62 degrees F at night and use the electric blanket to pre-warm the bed so it is toasty when I get in. After 5-10 minutes I turn it off or to the lowest setting. I’m sure It uses less energy than keeping the house at 72, 70, or even 68 degrees all night. And best of all I am comfortable while saving energy.

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