Energy Conservation Tips

Easy Ways To Save Energy And Money

• Turn off all unused lights and appliances. Unplug appliances you seldom use to avoid "phantom" voltage use. Unplug all unused or little used refrigerators and freezers.
• Use energy saving compact fluorescent lights (CFL) wherever possible.
• Reduce hot water temperature settings to 115°F. Install a timer on the heater to supply hot water only when absolutely essential.
• Install solar hot water heaters to save maximum energy
• Reduce air conditioning and hot water heater operation when home is unoccupied.
• Fix leaky or dripping water faucets: a leak of one drop a second from a hot water faucet can waste as much as 48 gallons of hot water a week.
• Keep air conditioning filters clean. Vacuum refrigerator and freezer coils every few months to improve efficiency.
• Air-dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher's drying cycle
• Use your microwave instead of a conventional electric range or oven.
• Plug home electronics, such as TV's and computer and monitors into power strips /surge protectors and turn power strips off when equipment is not in use.
• Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.