Reduce Internal Heat Generation

Description

Appliances, cooking, and lighting add significant heat to a home.

Recipe/Instructions

1. Limit Oven/Stove Use: Cook outdoors on a grill, use a microwave, or prepare meals that don't require cooking during the hottest parts of the day.
2. Run Appliances at Night: Run heat-producing appliances like dishwashers, clothes dryers, and washing machines during cooler evening or early morning hours.
3. Switch Lighting: Incandescent light bulbs generate significant heat. Switch to energy-efficient LEDs or CFLs, which produce much less heat (and save energy).
4. Turn Off Electronics: Unplug or turn off electronics (TVs, computers) when not in use, as they generate heat even in standby mode.

What makes the Dish Special

N/A - Focuses on minimizing heat produced inside the house from appliances and activities.