- 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.
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