SIMPLE STEPS TOWARDS ENERGY EFFICIENCY
“By moving small stones one at a time, together, we can move mountains.”
A number of simple steps can be taken to reduce the cost of your energy bill and improve your rate of energy consumption. This list is not all-inclusive, but you can start your journey towards energy efficiency by taking a few of the following steps:
Change incandescent light bulbs to energy efficient ones;
Run your dishwashers only when it’s full;
Use a low flow energy head in your shower;
Wash your clothes in cold water;
Make sure to your water heater is insulated;
Do not allow the thermostat to exceed 120 F;
Turn off and unplug electronics when they are not in use;
Weatherize your home;
Clean dirty air condition filters and keep them clean;
Adjust your heater thermostat down two degrees in the winter and increase it by two degrees in the summer; and
Buy energy efficient appliances.
