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- Save Energy while on vacation. - While on vacation in the summer. Turn your air conditioner off or move the thermostat to a higher setting.
- Set your thermostat to 78° or higher in the summer. - Anything lower, and your energy bill increases by up to 5% per degree!
- Cool your house, not the neighborhood. - Close windows and doors in the summer while the AC is on. You'll keep the temperature and cooling costs down.
- Do "Heat" activities during the coolest parts of the day. - Wash, bathe and bake at morning or night in the summer when it's cooler. You'll save energy, and help the environment.
- Recycle used motor oil. - Take it to a GOFER Oil recovery site And we'll turn it into electricity.
- Replace outdoor lights with motion-detector lighting. - Lights that are not being used will stay off and save energy.
- Run your dishwasher only when it's full. - Reduced usage will save energy and keeps your energy costs down.
- Keep your freezer stocked. - It's more energy-efficient when full.
- Use a toaster for small jobs. - It uses up to half as much energy as a conventional oven.
- Cover up when it's cold. - In the winter, before raising the thermostat, try putting on a sweater or sleeping with an extra blanket. You'll keep your heating costs down and save energy.
- Switch to Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs. - They use up to 75% less energy than standard bulbs, last up to 10 times longer, and save you about $30 in electricity costs over the bulb's lifetime.
- Cover pots and pans with tight-fitting lids. - Trapped steam helps cook food faster on an electric stove. And the less time your stove on, the more energy you save.
- Arrange furniture to take advantage of natural light. - Place desks and reading chairs next to windows so you don't need additional light during the day.
- Apply door sweeps on exterior doors. - In the winter, they minimize gaps and reduce heat loss.
- Don't let air escape from inside your house. - In the winter, keep the damper closed when the fireplace is not in use. You'll keep the warm air in and reduce the need to turn up your thermostat.
- Clean the lint filter after every laundry load. - A clogged filter slows drying and uses more energy.
- Install more attic insulation. - Upgrading from three inches to twelve cuts heating costs up to 20% and cooling costs up to 10%.
- Only use hot water for very dirty loads. - Regular laundry loads get just as clean with cold water, and use less energy to wash.
- Add some Green Power to your life. - When you purchase it you're reinvesting money into future renewable energy resources. And helping make your state a little bit more green.
- Use the "no heat" setting on your dishwasher. - Heat drying is not necessary after a hot-wash cycle. By keeping it off, you save energy.
- Set your thermostat to 68° or lower. - Keeping it low in winter will keep your energy bill down.
- Use your ceiling fan during winter, not your heater. - Reversing the blades pushes warm air down through the room. And you stay warm without turning up your thermostat, helping keep energy costs down.
- Close the refrigerator door. - Every time it's opened, up to 30% of cool air escapes. Keep it closed as much as possible and save energy.
- If you heat an outdoor pool, cover it at night. - This will conserve up to 70% of energy that would otherwise go up in steam.
- Set your water heater thermostat to 120. - It will run more efficiently if set to the proper temperature.
- Turn off lights when not in use. - You save more energy turning them off than leaving them on.
- Keep your air conditioner running smoothly. - Have your equipment checked once a year by a qualified heating and cooling dealer to ensure it's running as energy efficient as possible.
- Run exhaust fan while cooking. - It forces hot air out of the house, keeping energy costs down.
- When you're away for the winter Holidays, set your thermostat to 55. - This will save energy while preventing your pipes from freezing.
- Clean refrigerator gaskets regularly. - Your fridge will operate more efficiently and use less electricity.
- Take advantage of the sun's warmth. - Open curtains and shades when the sun is shining to help keep your house naturally warm. By keeping the heater off, you save energy.
- Check your heat pump filters monthly during winter. - They may need to be cleaned or changed to operate more efficiently and save energy.
- Don't use hot water in situations where you can avoid it. - It costs more and uses more energy than cold water.
- Install dimmer switches where it makes sense in your home. - Use them on frequently used lights.
- Turn off the oven 10 to 15 minutes before cooking time runs out. - Food will continue to cook without the extra energy.
- Always measure detergent when doing laundry. - Too many suds will make the washer work harder than it should. Make sure you use the correct amount and save energy.
- Turn your TV off. - When you're not watching, turn it off, even if it's just for a few minutes. It'll save energy. And save you money.
- Paint interior walls a lighter color. - This will reflect light throughout your house and limit the need for additional lighting.
- Install weather stripping on windows. - It minimizes gaps and reduces heat loss, helping you keep heating costs down and save energy.
- Beware of Phantom Power. - Many electronics use power when "off." Unplug them when not in use and save energy.
- Keep your refrigerator full. - Food retains cold better than air does, so a full refrigerator works less than an empty one to keep cold.
- Install your dishwasher away from the refrigerator. - Otherwise, the dishwasher's heat will make the refrigerator work harder.
- Remove extra bulbs in linear light fixtures. - If they give off more light than you need, take them out to save energy.
- Use your microwave. - Cooking with one is faster and more efficient than using an oven.
- Run the exhaust fan when bathing in the summer. - It will keep the hot air out of your house so the AC doesn't have to work harder to keep it cool.
- Vacuum refrigerator condenser coils once a year. - Keeping them clean helps your fridge operate more efficiently and use less electricity.
- Keep your ac running smoothly. - Replace filters monthly to ensure your ac unit operates at peak efficiency.
- Seal off unused rooms in your house. - Turn off thermostat and close vents in these rooms to save energy.
- Set your freezer to 30. - Food will stay frozen. And you conserve energy.
- Schedule an energy audit. - You'll learn more about your energy consumption and other steps you can take to cut energy costs.
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