Conservation Tips

There are simple ways to start making a difference in your home and your environment.  Follow these quick and easy steps;

• Convert all incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs.  Replacing just one regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb will save 150 pounds of carbon dioxide a year
  
  
• By choosing ENERGY STAR rated appliances, you can expect to save 30% to 40% on your energy bills
  
  
• Where practical, ceiling fans use far less energy than an air conditioner



• Conserve water and take a five minute shower, it uses half the water of a bath
  
  
• Plug computers and home electronics into power bars and turn the power bars off when not in use to avoid drawing energy



• Maximize passive solar power by opening and closing the blinds in order to heat and cool your home
  
  
• In the kitchen, use pressure cookers, microwaves and toaster ovens instead of the conventional oven



• Wrap your hot water tank with an insulating blanket to prevent heat loss, or consider a tankless water heater that only heats water when you need it



• Install a programmable thermostat to automatically adjust temperatures at night or when you're not home



• Do your part at home and at work. Adjusting your power settings on your computer to switch it into standby mode saves up to 90% energy versus using a screensaver.