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Home Energy Saving Tips Save Money While You Help the Environment. By: Marina Del Conte . Bright Ideas . Lighting accounts for more than 10 percent of electric bill Change to compact florescent lights (CFLs) Use 50-75 percent less energy Last up to ten times longer than conventional bulbs.
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Home Energy Saving TipsSave Money While You Help the Environment By: Marina Del Conte
Bright Ideas • Lighting accounts for more than 10 percent of electric bill • Change to compact florescent lights (CFLs) • Use 50-75 percent less energy • Last up to ten times longer than conventional bulbs
Keep It Clean • Wash only full loads of clothes and dishes • Keep dryer vents clean • Air dry dishes when possible • Use ENERGY STAR products
Stay Out of Hot Water • Heating water accounts for 13 percent of energy bill • Use low-flow fixtures • Repair leaks • Lower thermostat • Insulate heater
References • www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/save_energy.html • www.exeloncorp.com/comedcare/ • www.energystar.gov