Install a programmable thermostat to save up to 10% on cooling and heating costs.
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Use your window shades. Close blinds in the sunny side in summer to keep out the hot sun, and open them in winter to bring in warm rays.
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Turn off all lights, appliances, and electronics not in use. A power strip can help turn off multiple items at once. (Sometimes the simplest things are really effective!)
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Change to new and improved light bulbs. Reduce energy use from about a third to as much as 80% with today's increasing number of energy-efficient halogen incandescent, CFLs, and LEDs.
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Look for the Energy Start label, the government's symbol of energy efficiency, on a wide range of consumer products to save up to 30% on related electricity bills.
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Use low-flow faucets and shower heads to save on water bills.
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Clean or change filters regularly. A dirty furnace or A/C filter will slow down air flow and make the system work harder to keep you warm or cool
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Reduce water heater temperature to 130° F to save energy and money on heating water; and wrap the water storage tank in a specially-designed "blanket" to retain the heat.
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Seal air leaks and properly insulate to save up to 20% on heating and cooling bills, while also increasing home comfort.