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Leaky Faucets
Fix leaky faucets.
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Cover Pot
Put a lid on pots when you are cooking.
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Running Water
Don't leave water running.
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Energy Star Refrigeerator
Use an Energy Star refrigerator.
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Holes
Fix any holes in floors, walls and ceilings.
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Baking
Bake more than one item at a time, then freeze the extra to save on cooking energy.
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Energy Star Stoves
Use an Energy Star stove.
[9]
Close Drapes
In the summer, close the drapes to keep out the heat.
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Open Windows
Open windows in the Fall and Spring to save on air-conditioning.
Use Energy Star windows and doors.
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Close Fireplace Damper
Close the fireplace damper when not in use.
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Set the thermostat
Keep the thermostat at 68 degrees or lower in the winter, and 78 degrees, or higher, in the summer.
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Clean light bulbs and fixtures
Clean light bulbs and fixtures for brighter light.
[10]
Replace candescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)
Replace candescent light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs).
Use Energy Star rated light bulbs.
[14]
Turn off electronic games and devices
Turn off electronic games and devices when not in use such as TVs, radios, computers, etc...
Use Energy Star rated electronic devices.
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Use Energy Star washers and dryers
Wash clothes in warm or cold water.
Rinse in cold water.
Put enough clothes in the washer and dryer to make a full load.
Use Energy Star rated washers and dryers.
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Turm off lights when not in use
Turm off lights when not in use.
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Clear dryer vent
Make sure the vent for the dryer is clear.
[18]
Ride a bicycle instead of driving when possible
Ride a bicycle instead of driving when possible.
[19]
Set the hot water heater to 120 degrees
Set the hot water heater to 120 degrees.
Use an Energy Star water heater.
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Have your furnace or boiler serviced on a regular schedule
Have your furnace or boiler serviced on a regular schedule.
Use an Energy Star furnace or boiler.
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Use task lighting for desks and workbenches
Use task lighting for desks and workbenches.