Energy Saving Tips

Going Away?

Don’t waste energy when you’re not at home. Before you go away consider the following:

• Instead of leaving lights on, use a timer.
• Be sure to unplug all of your unnecessary appliances, such as the TV, DVD, etc.
• To save energy, unplug all clocks (even appliances with clocks such as coffee makers).
• Raise the temperature inside your refrigerator, or if possible empty the contents and leave it off.
• Turn up your air conditioner thermostat – better yet shut your air conditioner off.
• Turn down your heat thermostat.
• Use the vacation setting or turn off the water heater if you are going to be away for more than a long weekend.

• Turn off any humidifiers and dehumidifiers.
• Turn off or lower your swimming pool heater.
• Keep window coverings closed.
• Lower waterbed temperatures and make sure they are well covered.
• Make sure all taps are not leaking and are turned off.

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