Energy and Water Tips

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PAY YOUR FULL GAS, ELECTRIC AND WATER BILLS EACH MONTH.

BE AGGRESSIVE ABOUT ENERGY USE IN YOUR HOME BY FOLLOWING THESE TIPS:

  • Change your furnace filter every 2-3 months.
  • Use compact fluorescent bulbs.
  • Use a microwave instead of a stove.
  • Buy ENERGY STAR appliances and equipment.
  • Set water heaters on medium.
  • Install low-flow shower heads.
  • Turn off lights, computer, monitors, video game consoles and TV’s when not in use.
  • Unplugging your devices when not in use eliminates energy loss--or use a power strip!
  • It takes less energy to reheat or recool your home when you get back than to leave it running while you are gone.

Winter Tips

  • Set thermostat to 68-72 degrees.
  • Set thermostat to 55 degrees when away.
  • Open blinds to let in the sun.
  • Close blinds when it is dark to keep the heat in.
  • Wear warm clothes.

Summer Tips

  • Set air conditioner to 78-82 degrees.
  • Set air conditioner to at least 85 degrees when away.
  • Turn off air conditioner and open windows at night to let the cool air in.

Water Tips

  • Quickly fix leaks
  • Shorten shower times
  • Fill your sink to rinse vegetables or dishes instead of letting it run
  • Wash full loads in your dishwasher and washing machine
  • Water your lawn in early morning or evening when it's cooler
  • Use more mulch and drip systems in your landscaping
  • Direct downspouts and other run-off toward shrubs and trees
  • Adjust your mower to a higher setting allowing grass to shade its own root system

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