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Top Ten Energy Saving Tips

  1. Turn electric baseboard heaters off at the electrical panel until the start of the heating season.
  2. Don't over heat. Turn thermostats back at night and when away for longer periods during the day.
  3. Use window kits to increase the performance of windows in your home.
  4. Fix leaking hot water pipes and faucets.
  5. Wash with cold water whenever possible.
  6. If it's not in use, turn it off. This includes lighting, computers, TVs, fans, etc.
  7. Unplug that old, empty fridge or freezer.
  8. Replace conventional incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) where possible. Replace old Christmas lights with LEDs.
  9. When replacing old appliances, look for the Energy Star label.
  10. Operating times of certain devices should be closely monitored. Be aware that devices such as air conditioners, dehumidifiers, pumps, car heaters, heating cable, heat recovery ventilators and others can have a major impact on your bill. Consider timers as an option for some of them.