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Practical Tips For Saving Money On Energy

Creative ways to save energy money will help you to save money on your bills while making your life more comfortable.

Making our homes and daily habits more energy efficient not only benefits the environment, but it helps us to reduce expenditures we may not be able to afford.

Yes, you can go green and save money too!

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• Purchase and use Energy Star appliances when possible. Look for the Energy Star logo when shopping.


• Turn off the lights whenever you leave a room.


• Night lights kept in the bathroom and kitchen will save on electricity.


• Make sure your house is properly winterized against unnecessary drafts that cause heat loss.


• Unplug any electronic or household appliance when it's not in use.


• To maintain your air conditioner's cooling efficiency and reduce operating costs, clean its filter often.


• Turn off the computer when it's not in use. Don't keep it in sleep mode to waste energy.


• Buy long-life, energy-efficient fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) for your home.


• Shut off the air conditioner whenever you leave the house.


• Buy Energy Star ceiling fans to help cool the house instead of air conditioning.


• Turn down thermostats during the day and open blinds to allow the sun to warm your rooms.


• Use a microwave oven whenever possible instead of the stove.


• Insulate your water heater to prevent unnecessary heat loss.


• Set your room temperature to 68°F for daytime and 55°F for nighttime.


• Keep your stove and oven well cleaned and maintained.


• Set your refrigerator thermostat to the temperature recommended in its manual.


• Use inexpensive candles for room lighting whenever possible.


• Make sure the TV and sound system is turned off when you are not watching it.


• Purchase Energy Star energy-efficient ceiling fans to help cool your home and improve its air flow.


• Dim or turn off the room lights when you are watching TV.


• Wash only full loads in your washing machine and dishwasher.


• To reduce water costs, try taking short showers instead of baths.


• Don't let the water run while your brush your teeth or shave; half fill the sink instead.


• Install a new water-saving shower head that limits the flow of water while showering.