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Did You Know?
  1. Of all the appliances in your home, your refrigerator uses the most electricity. If everyone in the U.S. used the most efficient refrigerators, the savings of electricity would erase the need for about 20-30 power plants.
  2. Having dual-pane glass with storm or thermal windows allows air to act as an insulator between the two panes. This keeps heated air where it belongs, rather than letting it leak out of the house.
  3. During the summer, you can save up to 10% -20% of your cooling costs just by raising the temperature of your home to 78 degrees or higher.
  4. Energy costs for your home are not limited to within the home. Your yard landscape can affect your home's use of energy and your energy costs. By using shading devices or planting deciduous plants to shade your home and windows, you can save up to 8% on cooling costs.

Here are some great and effective tips for saving energy in your home:

  • Install appropriate insulation. A home without proper insulation does not keep the warm or cool temperatures you pay to maintain throughout the seasons. Having proper insulation can reduce your heating and cooling costs by as much as 20%!
  • Use your exhaust fans sparingly. Believe it or not, they can carry away a houseful of warmed or cooled air in just one hour of being on.
  • Replace the light bulbs in your home with compact fluorescent light bulbs. They may be slightly more expensive at the time of purchase, but they will save you nearly $30 over the life of each bulb.
  • Turn off certain electronics when not in use. About 40% of the electricity used to power electronics in the average home is actually used while the products are turned OFF!
  • Control lighting with dimmer switches or timers. You could save up to 7% - 10% on the costs of lighting your home.
  • Have your home assessed to determine its energy efficiency. Doing so will give you ideas of where to begin to start saving energy and money within your home.

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