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LOWER YOUR HOME’S THERMOSTAT IN WINTER...
to 68 degrees and raise it in summer to 78 degrees. Or install a programmable thermostat that you can program to match your own personal schedule. You’ll save 10%-15% on your heating and cooling costs.
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LOOK FOR THE ENERGY STAR® LABEL...
when you buy lighting, appliances, electronics, and heating and cooling equipment. The energy bill savings will more than pay for the extra cost of the products over their lifetime.
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REPLACE INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULBS...
with compact fluorescents (CLFs) that last 10 times longer. Changing just one 100-watt bulb to a CFL can save you more than$90 per light on electric bills over the bulb’s lifetime.
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CHECK THAT YOUR FRIDGE DOOR IS AIRTIGHT...
by closing a dollar bill halfway in the door. If you can pull the bill
out easily, you may need to replace the seal. Your refridgerator
accounts for some 25% of your electric bill.
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CHECK FOR DRAFTS AROUND WINDOWS & DOORS
Caulk, weather-strip and install foam gaskets behind outlet covers.You can save up to 10% of heating or cooling costs by insulating and sealing ducts.
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