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Energy-Saving Tips for Your Home
Help lower your carbon footprint with green living.
Use the insights in these videos to better manage your energy usage so you can possibly lower your electricity bills and help the planet.
More ways to conserve energy:
- Invest in a smart themostat to help with efficiency.
- Seal gaps in windows, doors and air ducts.
- Switch to energy-efficient LED lighting.
- Unplug infrequently-used electronics.
- Keep your refrigerator well-stocked so it uses less energy to keep contents cold.
- Lower your water heater temperature to 120 degrees.
- Keep areas around vents clear of furniture, toys and clutter.
- Replace air filters and schedule regular HVAC tune-ups.
- Make sure your next new appliance is ENERGY STAR® certified.
Energy-saving tips for hot weather:
- Raise your thermostat four degrees when you’re not at home.
- Set your ceiling fan to rotate counterclockwise so it circulates cool air.
- During the day, close curtains during the day or tilt your blinds to direct sunlight toward the ceiling.
- Wash clothes and dishes at night (full loads only).
- Enjoy some free A/C with others at a movie theater, shopping mall, gym or other indoor venue.
Energy-saving tips for cold weather:
- Lower your thermostat four degrees when you’re not at home.
- Set your ceiling fan to rotate clockwise so it recirculates the warm air that has risen.
- Open south-facing blinds and curtains during the day.
- Make sure your attic has enough insulation, including around the access door.
- Opt for extra layers of clothes or get cozy under a warm blanket.
Our customers have avoided
pounds of CO2
That’s like planting
new trees.
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