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Great Question: turning the heat off? - 01/18/12 01:40 PM
Q- On cold days when I leave home, won’t it save more energy if I turn off the heat completely versus just turning it down?

Yes, turning your heat completely off saves more energy than turning it down. But we recommend 60 degrees as an energy-saving setback at bedtime or when you’re away from home for more than a few hours. Why don’t we say to turn it off? Because if you turn off the heat regularly, there is the potential you could end up with moisture or mold problems in your house, depending on insulation levels, the type of … (3 comments)

Safety Tips for Pruning Season - 01/18/12 01:37 PM
Trees are dormant, but power lines are live — look up!

Gardeners are already looking out at their yards and plotting their moves for the new year. First up on the to-do list? Pruning. Now through late February is generally a good time for pruning because trees are dormant.
If you’re thinking about pruning any trees, it’s important to be very careful. The leading cause of accidental contact with power lines in Oregon is tree trimming or tree falling gone wrong.
How you can prevent dangerous accidents
Consider hiring a professional. Tree pruning can be hazardous. We often recommend that … (0 comments)

Space Heaters: Buying and Safety Guide - 01/18/12 01:34 PM
How to choose, how to use, how to stay safe.

Electric space heaters can be a handy way to warm up a room without turning up the heat for your whole house. To help you keep costs under control and keep safe, we’ve put together this space heater guide.
How to use a space heater efficientlyEven though an electric space heater uses electricity, it can still potentially help you save on heating if used correctly. Follow these tips:
A space heater is designed to heat one space. Do not try to heat an entire home with a space heater. To … (2 comments)

Better Bulb Choices - 01/18/12 01:31 PM
Bye-bye, energy wasters. Hello, savings!

Did you know that up to 90 percent of the energy used by an incandescent light bulb produces heat instead of light?
Congress has delayed enforcement of the planned phaseout of these watt-guzzlers that were slated to the way of the buggy whip. (You can read about delay in this story from The New York Times.)
But, even with that delay, there’s nothing stopping you from switching to more efficient lighting. It’s one of the easiest, lowest-cost ways to save energy. If you upgrade 15 of the inefficient incandescent light bulbs in your home, you could … (0 comments)

Four High-Electric Bill Triggers - 01/18/12 01:27 PM
Learn what can make winter bills jump up — and how you can save.
Did your energy usage go up this month, and you’re wondering why? Here are a few things that can trigger a high bill this time of year and solutions to help you save
Trigger: Increased heating, including space heaters, due to colder weather.Solutions: Watch that thermostat! Keep it set no higher than 68 degrees. Each degree you lower the temperature saves about two percent on heating. Remember to turn it down to 60 degrees at bedtime or when you’re away from home for more than a couple of hours. … (1 comments)

 
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