Day: February 25, 2011

If you would like to reduce day-to-day energy consumption and lower your
monthly costs, try these practices:
1. Wash only full loads of dishes or clothes.
2. Use cold water for more loads of laundry; hang clothes to dry when you can.
3. Air-dry dishes with the washer door open.
4. Make a sweep through each room before going to bed (or before leaving home for a longer
period of time) and turn off all electrical devices, including television or stereo equipment,
gaming consoles, computers, monitors and printers.
5. Unplug appliances or use power strips to avoid “phantom” energy use, as most electronics draw a
small amount of power even when they are turned off.
6. Use fans for cooling rooms instead of air conditioning.
7. Close window coverings when the weather is warm to keep out heat generated by direct sunlight; open them up when it’s cool outside so the sun’s rays can help warm the space.