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Energy Saving Tips

By not idling your car you could save almost $70 on your annual gas bill

Idling your car for more than 10 seconds wastesmore fuel than it would take to restart it. In fact, 10 minutes of idling a day can cost up to $70 a year. The power to save money and save energy is in your hands. It’s easy. It all adds up to big savings—for you and for all of us.


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Save up to $100 per year by installing an insulating blanket around your water heater

Your water heater is the second largest energy user in your home. To save money, wrap it in an insulation blanket from your hardware store. The power to save money and save energy is in your hands. It’s easy. It all adds up to big savings—for you and for all of us.


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Install a low-flow shower head — a family of four could save up to $250 a year

A low-flow shower head helps reduce water consumption by up to 50%. The power to save money and save energy is in your hands. It’s easy. It all adds up to big savings—for you and for all of us.

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Compact fluorescent light bulbs use 75% less energy, provide more light and last 10 times longer

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) are a great way to save money in your home. One CFL can save $45 over the lifetime of the bulb.The power to save money and save energy is in your hands. It’s easy. It all adds up to big savings—for you and for all of us.


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Set your computer to Standby Mode when it’s not in use and save almost 50% of its energy

Computers draw a surprising amount of power. When you’re not using yours, go into Power Options under Control Panel and set System Standby to your desired time. The power to save money and save energy is in your hands. It’s easy. And it all adds up to big savings—for you and for all of us.


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Install a programmable thermostat and reduce your heating bill by up to 10%

Don’t pay for energy you don’t need. A programmable thermostat moved from 20° to 17° for 8 hours a day saves you almost 10%. The power to save money and save energy is in your hands. It’s easy. It all adds up to big savings—for you and for all of us.


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