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WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY AT HOME Heating & Cooling Set thermostats to 78°F in the summer and 68°F in the winter. Change air filters monthly. Don’t leave exterior doors open. Water Heating Set water heater thermostat to 120°F. Take showers instead of baths. Limit showers to five minutes. Wash clothes in cold water. Use cold or cool cycle to rinse dishes in dishwasher. TV/Computer Unplug cell phones, tablets and other electronic devices once fully charged. Appliances Don’t leave the refrigerator door open. Look for the ENERGY STAR® label when buying new appliances. Promptly remove clothes from the dryer to avoid ironing. Lighting Replace old bulbs with LED bulbs. Turn off lights when not in use. Other Turn off ceiling fans when you leave the room. Unplug small appliances that are not being used. Use a timer on your pool pump. 78˚ Heating & Cooling Water Heating 49% 16% Lighting 4% TV/Computer 4% Appliances 11% Other 16%

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WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY AT HOME

Heating & Cooling Set thermostats to 78°F in the summer

and 68°F in the winter. Change air filters monthly. Don’t leave exterior doors open.

Water Heating Set water heater thermostat to 120°F. Take showers instead of baths. Limit showers to five minutes. Wash clothes in cold water. Use cold or cool cycle to rinse dishes in

dishwasher.

TV/Computer Unplug cell phones, tablets and other

electronic devices once fully charged.

Appliances Don’t leave the refrigerator door open. Look for the ENERGY STAR® label

when buying new appliances. Promptly remove clothes from the dryer to

avoid ironing.

Lighting Replace old bulbs with LED bulbs. Turn off lights when not in use.

Other Turn off ceiling fans when you leave

the room. Unplug small appliances that are not

being used. Use a timer on your pool pump.

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Heating & Cooling