Tips To Conserve Energy

TIPS to CONSERVE ENERGY IN YOUR HOME OR WORKPLACE

1. Clean or replace air filters on your air conditioning unit at least once a month.

2. If you have central air conditioning, do not close vents in unused rooms.

3. Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120°.

4. Wrap your water heater in an insulated blanket.

5. Turn down or shut off your water heater when you will be away for extended periods.

6. Turn off unneeded lights even when leaving a room for a short time.

7. Set your refrigerator temperature at 36° to 38° and your freezer at 0° to 5°.

8. When using an oven, minimize door opening while it is in use; it reduces oven temperature by 25° to 30° every time you open the door.

9. Clean the lint filter in your dryer after every load so that it uses less energy.

10. Unplug seldom used appliances.

11. Wash clothes with warm or cold water instead of hot.

12. Reverse your indoor ceiling fans for summer and winter operations as recommended.

13. Turn off lights, computers and other appliances when not in use.

14. Purchase appliances and office equipment when necessary with the Energy Star label; old refrigerators, for example, use up to 50% more electricity than newer models.

15. Only use electric appliances when you need them.

16. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs to save money and energy.

17. Keep your thermostat at 68°in winter and 78° in summer.

18. Keep your thermostat higher in summer and lower in winter when you are away from home.

19. Insulate your home as best as you can.

20. Install weather stripping around all doors and windows.