Energy conservation in the home - Quick Facts

The average house uses 38 percent of its total annual energy use on heating.
When a house is occupied, the thermostat should be set at 65 to 68 degrees F for maximum energy efficiency.
Install a central air conditioning system only when whole house air conditioning is needed.
A sun tempered superinsulated home uses passive solar design concepts with superinsulation construction techniques.
Replace aging appliances with newer energy efficient models.

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By 04/26/2011

How come with all the advances in technology, solar power and wind power are still in their nascent state to provide energy on our planet? Where I live in Malta a small sunny island, both abound but their use is still understudied. http://www.fao.org/docrep/T4470E/t4470e0j.htm

I'm sure there are many countries with these same potentially energy efficient resources available.