Save energy with green tips Published Oct. 9, 2007 By 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Conserve not only money but also natural resources with the following Green Tips: General awareness - Create an awareness of the need for energy conservation with children. - Be aware of the need for energy conservation at home, the workplace, hotels, etc. Warm water: - The supply of warm water in bath and kitchen constitutes the second highest value in the energy consumption in a household; savings are possible with simple rules that do not limit comfort. - Take a shower, the hot water of a full bath is enough for three showers. - Use water saving showering heads, which reduces the warm water and the energy consumption by 50 percent. - Do not run warm water unnecessarily. - If you have a heating boiler, shut off the hot water generation while taking leave. - Start the dishwasher only when it is completely filled, always use the economy program, which runs at 55°C which heats the water less and saves electricity. - Pay attention to the dishwasher's energy label. Devices with the efficiency class A, A+ or A++ use less water and electricity.