Three simple ideas to help reduce energy usage and costs :

  1. Unplug electric items not in use:
    1. Toaster
    2. Cell Phone Chargers
    3. Power Adapters
    4. Appliances Not In Use
    5. Lamps Not In Use
  2. Reduce Drafts
    1. Plug Leaks
    2. Use expanding foam to fill gaps, especially between your homes living spaces and unheated areas such as garage, attic, and crawl spaces. 
    3. Caulk and/or add weather stripping to windows and doors. 
  3. Avoid Super-Hot Water
    1. Lower your water heater tempature.  You will use 5% less energy for every 10 degrees.
    2. Do laundry in cold water tempature settings.
  4. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. 

Every little change can help put more money in your pocket!  

 

 

 
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