Hanukkah’s Energy Lesson
Hanukkah is about the miracle of a resource—the oil—lasting longer than expected.
We currently depend on natural resources that will not be available forever. This is the
perfect time of year to think about how to conserve energy so that the resources can last
for many generations to come.
Here are some simple steps that you can take to conserve energy around the house—one
for each night of Hanukkah:
1. Turn off lights when you leave a room.
2. Wash your clothes in warm or cold water, not hot.
3. Only run the dishwasher when full and use the energy saving setting, if available,
to allow dishes to air dry.
4. Buy energy-efficient appliances that use less electricity.
5. Install a programmable thermostat.
6. Replace regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones.
7. Weatherize your home using caulk and weather stripping to reduce air leaks from
doors and windows.
8. Switch to renewable energy resources, such as solar and wind.
While you light the Hanukkah candles this year, remember the great miracle that
happened there and how we can shape the future of our planet, one small miracle
at a time. For more information on how to make your Hanukkah green, visit http://
www.coejl.org/~coejlor/Hanukkah/index.php.
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Hanukkah’s Energy Lesson
Hanukkah is about the miracle of a resource—the oil—lasting longer than expected.
We currently depend on natural resources that will not be available forever. This is the
perfect time of year to think about how to conserve energy so that the resources can last
for many generations to come.
Here are some simple steps that you can take to conserve energy around the house—one
for each night of Hanukkah:
1. Turn off lights when you leave a room.
2. Wash your clothes in warm or cold water, not hot.
3. Only run the dishwasher when full and use the energy saving setting, if available,
to allow dishes to air dry.
4. Buy energy-efficient appliances that use less electricity.
5. Install a programmable thermostat.
6. Replace regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones.
7. Weatherize your home using caulk and weather stripping to reduce air leaks from
doors and windows.
8. Switch to renewable energy resources, such as solar and wind.
While you light the Hanukkah candles this year, remember the great miracle that
happened there and how we can shape the future of our planet, one small miracle
at a time. For more information on how to make your Hanukkah green, visit http://
www.coejl.org/~coejlor/Hanukkah/index.php.