Energy-Efficiency Tips<\/h1><\/h1><\/div>Saving energy doesn\u2019t have to require a large up front investment. Little changes can go a long way.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Open\/Close Window Coverings<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>In the cooler months, take advantage of the sun\u2019s heat by opening window coverings. In the warmer months, close window coverings to keep the hot sun out.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\nSeal Air Leaks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Use caulk and weather stripping around drafty doors and windows to prevent air from escaping your home, causing your heating and cooling system to work harder.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\nMaintain Heating and Cooling Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Have your heating and cooling system tuned up regularly and change your furnace filters monthly, or per manufacturer\u2019s guidelines.\u00a0If you heat your home with warm-air registers, baseboard heaters or radiators, remember to clean them regularly to increase efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\nOperate Your Thermostat Efficiently<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Adjusting the temperature in your home by five to eight degrees (down in winter, up in summer) can help save energy if you\u2019re going to be away from home for several hours or when you go to sleep at night. Consider installing a programmable thermostat to maximize energy savings when you are home, asleep or away.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Turn Stuff Off<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Turn off lights, electronics and fans when you leave a room. Don\u2019t let “energy vampires” suck up your monthly bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Lower Water Heating Costs<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Set water heater temperature no higher than 120 degrees and insulate exposed hot water lines. If you have an electric water heater, consider putting it on our Energy Wise\u00ae Load Management Program.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nInstall Energy-Efficient Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. By replacing your home\u2019s five most frequently-used light fixtures or bulbs with models that have earned the ENERGY STAR\u00ae, you can save up to $75 each year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Saving energy doesn\u2019t have to require a large up front investment. Little changes can go a long way.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Open\/Close Window Coverings<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>In the cooler months, take advantage of the sun\u2019s heat by opening window coverings. In the warmer months, close window coverings to keep the hot sun out.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\nSeal Air Leaks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Use caulk and weather stripping around drafty doors and windows to prevent air from escaping your home, causing your heating and cooling system to work harder.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\nMaintain Heating and Cooling Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Have your heating and cooling system tuned up regularly and change your furnace filters monthly, or per manufacturer\u2019s guidelines.\u00a0If you heat your home with warm-air registers, baseboard heaters or radiators, remember to clean them regularly to increase efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\nOperate Your Thermostat Efficiently<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Adjusting the temperature in your home by five to eight degrees (down in winter, up in summer) can help save energy if you\u2019re going to be away from home for several hours or when you go to sleep at night. Consider installing a programmable thermostat to maximize energy savings when you are home, asleep or away.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Turn Stuff Off<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Turn off lights, electronics and fans when you leave a room. Don\u2019t let “energy vampires” suck up your monthly bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Lower Water Heating Costs<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Set water heater temperature no higher than 120 degrees and insulate exposed hot water lines. If you have an electric water heater, consider putting it on our Energy Wise\u00ae Load Management Program.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nInstall Energy-Efficient Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. By replacing your home\u2019s five most frequently-used light fixtures or bulbs with models that have earned the ENERGY STAR\u00ae, you can save up to $75 each year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Open\/Close Window Coverings<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>In the cooler months, take advantage of the sun\u2019s heat by opening window coverings. In the warmer months, close window coverings to keep the hot sun out.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\nSeal Air Leaks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Use caulk and weather stripping around drafty doors and windows to prevent air from escaping your home, causing your heating and cooling system to work harder.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\nMaintain Heating and Cooling Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Have your heating and cooling system tuned up regularly and change your furnace filters monthly, or per manufacturer\u2019s guidelines.\u00a0If you heat your home with warm-air registers, baseboard heaters or radiators, remember to clean them regularly to increase efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\nOperate Your Thermostat Efficiently<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Adjusting the temperature in your home by five to eight degrees (down in winter, up in summer) can help save energy if you\u2019re going to be away from home for several hours or when you go to sleep at night. Consider installing a programmable thermostat to maximize energy savings when you are home, asleep or away.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Turn Stuff Off<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Turn off lights, electronics and fans when you leave a room. Don\u2019t let “energy vampires” suck up your monthly bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Lower Water Heating Costs<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Set water heater temperature no higher than 120 degrees and insulate exposed hot water lines. If you have an electric water heater, consider putting it on our Energy Wise\u00ae Load Management Program.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nInstall Energy-Efficient Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. By replacing your home\u2019s five most frequently-used light fixtures or bulbs with models that have earned the ENERGY STAR\u00ae, you can save up to $75 each year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
In the cooler months, take advantage of the sun\u2019s heat by opening window coverings. In the warmer months, close window coverings to keep the hot sun out.<\/p>\n<\/div>
\nSeal Air Leaks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Use caulk and weather stripping around drafty doors and windows to prevent air from escaping your home, causing your heating and cooling system to work harder.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\nMaintain Heating and Cooling Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Have your heating and cooling system tuned up regularly and change your furnace filters monthly, or per manufacturer\u2019s guidelines.\u00a0If you heat your home with warm-air registers, baseboard heaters or radiators, remember to clean them regularly to increase efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\nOperate Your Thermostat Efficiently<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Adjusting the temperature in your home by five to eight degrees (down in winter, up in summer) can help save energy if you\u2019re going to be away from home for several hours or when you go to sleep at night. Consider installing a programmable thermostat to maximize energy savings when you are home, asleep or away.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Turn Stuff Off<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Turn off lights, electronics and fans when you leave a room. Don\u2019t let “energy vampires” suck up your monthly bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Lower Water Heating Costs<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Set water heater temperature no higher than 120 degrees and insulate exposed hot water lines. If you have an electric water heater, consider putting it on our Energy Wise\u00ae Load Management Program.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nInstall Energy-Efficient Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. By replacing your home\u2019s five most frequently-used light fixtures or bulbs with models that have earned the ENERGY STAR\u00ae, you can save up to $75 each year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Seal Air Leaks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Use caulk and weather stripping around drafty doors and windows to prevent air from escaping your home, causing your heating and cooling system to work harder.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\nMaintain Heating and Cooling Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Have your heating and cooling system tuned up regularly and change your furnace filters monthly, or per manufacturer\u2019s guidelines.\u00a0If you heat your home with warm-air registers, baseboard heaters or radiators, remember to clean them regularly to increase efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\nOperate Your Thermostat Efficiently<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Adjusting the temperature in your home by five to eight degrees (down in winter, up in summer) can help save energy if you\u2019re going to be away from home for several hours or when you go to sleep at night. Consider installing a programmable thermostat to maximize energy savings when you are home, asleep or away.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Turn Stuff Off<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Turn off lights, electronics and fans when you leave a room. Don\u2019t let “energy vampires” suck up your monthly bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Lower Water Heating Costs<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Set water heater temperature no higher than 120 degrees and insulate exposed hot water lines. If you have an electric water heater, consider putting it on our Energy Wise\u00ae Load Management Program.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nInstall Energy-Efficient Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. By replacing your home\u2019s five most frequently-used light fixtures or bulbs with models that have earned the ENERGY STAR\u00ae, you can save up to $75 each year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Use caulk and weather stripping around drafty doors and windows to prevent air from escaping your home, causing your heating and cooling system to work harder.<\/p>\n<\/div>
\nMaintain Heating and Cooling Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Have your heating and cooling system tuned up regularly and change your furnace filters monthly, or per manufacturer\u2019s guidelines.\u00a0If you heat your home with warm-air registers, baseboard heaters or radiators, remember to clean them regularly to increase efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\nOperate Your Thermostat Efficiently<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Adjusting the temperature in your home by five to eight degrees (down in winter, up in summer) can help save energy if you\u2019re going to be away from home for several hours or when you go to sleep at night. Consider installing a programmable thermostat to maximize energy savings when you are home, asleep or away.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Turn Stuff Off<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Turn off lights, electronics and fans when you leave a room. Don\u2019t let “energy vampires” suck up your monthly bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Lower Water Heating Costs<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Set water heater temperature no higher than 120 degrees and insulate exposed hot water lines. If you have an electric water heater, consider putting it on our Energy Wise\u00ae Load Management Program.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nInstall Energy-Efficient Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. By replacing your home\u2019s five most frequently-used light fixtures or bulbs with models that have earned the ENERGY STAR\u00ae, you can save up to $75 each year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Maintain Heating and Cooling Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Have your heating and cooling system tuned up regularly and change your furnace filters monthly, or per manufacturer\u2019s guidelines.\u00a0If you heat your home with warm-air registers, baseboard heaters or radiators, remember to clean them regularly to increase efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\nOperate Your Thermostat Efficiently<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Adjusting the temperature in your home by five to eight degrees (down in winter, up in summer) can help save energy if you\u2019re going to be away from home for several hours or when you go to sleep at night. Consider installing a programmable thermostat to maximize energy savings when you are home, asleep or away.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Turn Stuff Off<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Turn off lights, electronics and fans when you leave a room. Don\u2019t let “energy vampires” suck up your monthly bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Lower Water Heating Costs<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Set water heater temperature no higher than 120 degrees and insulate exposed hot water lines. If you have an electric water heater, consider putting it on our Energy Wise\u00ae Load Management Program.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nInstall Energy-Efficient Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. By replacing your home\u2019s five most frequently-used light fixtures or bulbs with models that have earned the ENERGY STAR\u00ae, you can save up to $75 each year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Have your heating and cooling system tuned up regularly and change your furnace filters monthly, or per manufacturer\u2019s guidelines.\u00a0If you heat your home with warm-air registers, baseboard heaters or radiators, remember to clean them regularly to increase efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>
\nOperate Your Thermostat Efficiently<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Adjusting the temperature in your home by five to eight degrees (down in winter, up in summer) can help save energy if you\u2019re going to be away from home for several hours or when you go to sleep at night. Consider installing a programmable thermostat to maximize energy savings when you are home, asleep or away.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Turn Stuff Off<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Turn off lights, electronics and fans when you leave a room. Don\u2019t let “energy vampires” suck up your monthly bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Lower Water Heating Costs<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Set water heater temperature no higher than 120 degrees and insulate exposed hot water lines. If you have an electric water heater, consider putting it on our Energy Wise\u00ae Load Management Program.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nInstall Energy-Efficient Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. By replacing your home\u2019s five most frequently-used light fixtures or bulbs with models that have earned the ENERGY STAR\u00ae, you can save up to $75 each year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Operate Your Thermostat Efficiently<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Adjusting the temperature in your home by five to eight degrees (down in winter, up in summer) can help save energy if you\u2019re going to be away from home for several hours or when you go to sleep at night. Consider installing a programmable thermostat to maximize energy savings when you are home, asleep or away.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Turn Stuff Off<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Turn off lights, electronics and fans when you leave a room. Don\u2019t let “energy vampires” suck up your monthly bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Lower Water Heating Costs<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Set water heater temperature no higher than 120 degrees and insulate exposed hot water lines. If you have an electric water heater, consider putting it on our Energy Wise\u00ae Load Management Program.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nInstall Energy-Efficient Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. By replacing your home\u2019s five most frequently-used light fixtures or bulbs with models that have earned the ENERGY STAR\u00ae, you can save up to $75 each year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Adjusting the temperature in your home by five to eight degrees (down in winter, up in summer) can help save energy if you\u2019re going to be away from home for several hours or when you go to sleep at night. Consider installing a programmable thermostat to maximize energy savings when you are home, asleep or away.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Turn Stuff Off<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Turn off lights, electronics and fans when you leave a room. Don\u2019t let “energy vampires” suck up your monthly bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Lower Water Heating Costs<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Set water heater temperature no higher than 120 degrees and insulate exposed hot water lines. If you have an electric water heater, consider putting it on our Energy Wise\u00ae Load Management Program.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nInstall Energy-Efficient Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. By replacing your home\u2019s five most frequently-used light fixtures or bulbs with models that have earned the ENERGY STAR\u00ae, you can save up to $75 each year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Turn off lights, electronics and fans when you leave a room. Don\u2019t let “energy vampires” suck up your monthly bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Lower Water Heating Costs<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Set water heater temperature no higher than 120 degrees and insulate exposed hot water lines. If you have an electric water heater, consider putting it on our Energy Wise\u00ae Load Management Program.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nInstall Energy-Efficient Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. By replacing your home\u2019s five most frequently-used light fixtures or bulbs with models that have earned the ENERGY STAR\u00ae, you can save up to $75 each year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Set water heater temperature no higher than 120 degrees and insulate exposed hot water lines. If you have an electric water heater, consider putting it on our Energy Wise\u00ae Load Management Program.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. By replacing your home\u2019s five most frequently-used light fixtures or bulbs with models that have earned the ENERGY STAR\u00ae, you can save up to $75 each year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Install Energy-Efficient Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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