Tips – easy ways to use less energy

Replace standard incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs.
Install water-saving showerheads and faucet aerators.
Clean or replace filters monthly to help your furnace or air conditioner work at peak efficiency.
Unplug battery chargers (e.g. power tools, mobile phones, laptops, etc.) when not in use.
Caulk small holes and cracks around plumbing pipes, exhaust fans, dryer vents, sink and bathtub drains, fireplaces and under countertops.
Use a countertop convection or microwave oven, or smaller electric appliance, instead of a full-size stove whenever
possible.
Turn down the thermostat to 65
–68 degrees during the day and 58–60 degrees at night during cooler months.
Install an ENERGY STAR^® programmable thermostat so it adjusts automatically.
Wash and rinse laundry with cold water. To save more energy and water, run full loads.
Use the water-saver washing and energy-saver drying options on your dishwasher.
Check to make sure refrigerator/freezer gaskets seal tightly.
Clean lint filters after drying each load of clothes.
Use pots and pans with flat bottoms.
If you plan to purchase a new clothes washer, dishwasher or refrigerator, choose ENERGY STAR models.
Install exterior wall switch and outlet gaskets to prevent air loss and infiltration.
Close fireplace and wood stove dampers when not in use, but wait several hours after the fire dies down.