Saving Water and Energy This Summer

Your Carmel Pacific Ridge apartment already features a solar energy system so you can enjoy lower energy costs. Keeping your water and energy usage low this summer can help you to further conserve precious natural resources and enjoy a low cost of living in luxury in San Diego.

Take Advantage of Natural Light

The sun provides free, renewable light and energy all year long. You can take advantage of the summer’s longer daylight hours to light your apartment naturally. Your Carmel Pacific Ridge apartment’s expansive windows are perfect for letting in abundant natural light throughout the course of the day to keep your living area well-lit for everyday activities. If you want to reduce solar heating while still enjoying the sunlight, partially close window treatments on south-facing windows to allow some light to enter while reflecting a portion of the sun’s heat.

Open Your Windows at Night

Nighttime breezes are a great way to keep your apartment cool and comfortable while you sleep. Open opposing windows as evening falls to encourage cooler air to circulate through your home. The fresh night air will refresh your living space without adding heat that you must offset with fans or a cooling system. If there is no natural breeze, you can create one with a small desktop fan placed directly in front of your open window to draw in cool, fresh air over the course of the night.

Wash Full Loads

You can get the most from every gallon of water this summer by waiting until you have a full load of laundry before washing your clothes. Washing full loads means no excess water is wasted by overfilling a washing machine that is only partly full. Sorting your laundry beforehand can make this process easier—this way, you’ll know when you have a full load of each type of clothing and you can wash your lights, darks, delicates, or other items only when you see that you have enough to fill your machine.

Reuse Cooking Water

Did you know that the water you use for cooking is good for more than just spiraling down the drain? Wash your fruits and veggies in a bowl rather than under running water; you can use this water to hydrate your garden or any houseplants you may have in your apartment. Similarly, the water you use to boil produce, pasta, or potatoes can also be used to water your plants once it has cooled. Reusing this water will lower your overall water consumption while providing your greenery with extra nutrients for healthier growth.

Conserve Water in the Bathroom

There are many simple ways you can conserve water in the bathroom. Turn off the sink while brushing your teeth, washing your face, or shaving to save two or more gallons of water every time you perform your daily hygiene routine. Taking shorter showers will also reduce your water usage for further water and financial savings. Limit your showers to ten minutes or less and turn off the water while soaping up or shampooing your hair.

When you choose to live at Carmel Pacific Ridge, you are making a positive change in your environment. Our eco-friendly apartments feature a variety of green building practices and materials in addition to luxurious details like contemporary solid wood cabinetry and pendant accent lighting throughout. Check us out on the web for more information about our studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for rent in San Diego.