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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