while saving money. Here are some suggestions you can do at home, at absolutely
no cost to you.
**Turn up your Thermostat
Set your thermostat to 78 degrees when you are home and 85 degrees or off when
you are away. Using ceiling or room fans allows you to set the thermostat higher
because the air movement will cool the room. Always take into account health
considerations and be sure to drink plenty of fluids in warm weather. (Save: 1 - 3%
per degree, for each degree the thermostat is set above 72 degrees)
**Use your appliances wisely
To help prevent electricity outages, avoid running your appliances during peak
hours, -- from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. -- or anytime an electricity emergency is declared.
•Do your laundry efficiently by using the warm or cold water setting for washing
your clothes. Always use cold water to rinse clothes. (Save: 4%)
•Line dry clothes whenever you can. (Save up to 5%)
•When you need to use the dryer, run full loads, use the moisture-sensing setting,
and clean the clothes dryer lint trap after each use. (save: 0.5%)
•Conserve energy by running your dishwasher only when it is fully loaded, and turn
off the dry cycle and air dry dishes instead. (save: 1%)
**Operate swimming pool filters and cleaning sweeps efficiently
•Reduce the operating time of your pool filter and automatic cleaning sweep to 4 to 5
hours, and only during off-peak time. (Save: 1-2% per hour of reduction)
**Eliminate wasted energy
•Turn off appliances, lights and equipment when not in use. (Save: 2%)
•Unplug electronic devices and chargers when they aren't in use-most new
electronics use electricity even when switched "off." Turn computers and printers
off at the power strip. (Save: 1-2%)
•Unplug or recycle that spare refrigerator in the garage if you don't really need it.
This will save you $150 per year! (Save: 10-20%)
