Lighting Tips
- Replace incandescent bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Lights which consumes up to 75% less energy and can last up to 10X longer.
- Turn lights off when not in use.
- Leave minimal lighting when you are not home.
- Consider dimming switches.
- Consider three-way lamps.
- Regularly clean and inspect your lighting equipment.
- Visit the Department of Energy for more tips: www.energy.gov.
Air Conditioning Tips
- Close off unoccupied rooms and shut their vents.
- Regularly inspect, clean and replace air conditioning filters.
- Keep outside air conditioning system clean, free of leaves, trash, etc.
- Insulate your house.
- Consider solar powered fans in attics or basements.
- Consider using ceiling fans to circulate cool air.
- When you are away from home or work set the thermostat to 85°.
- When at home, set thermostat to an average of 77°.
- Turn off central air condition up to an hour before leaving.
- Open windows and shades during the evening when its cooler.
- Turn off lights, electronics (including computers) when they are not being used.
- Do not place lamps or TV sets next to conditioning thermostat.
- Visit the Department of Energy for more tips: www.energy.gov.
Heating Tip
- Use warm blankets and clothes and set thermostat to 68° or lower during the day and evening.
- Open blinds and drapes to absorb sun rays.
- Close closet doors and doors to unused rooms.
- Switch of heating when you are out of the house.
- Choose heaters with thermostat controls and programmable timers.
- Close the fireplace damper after the fire is out.
- Do not use fireplaces while central heating is on.
- Visit the Department of Energy for more tips: www.energy.gov.