Energy Advice

Energy efficient tips to use at home

Sprinkling Energy Savings in the Garden

Sprinkling Energy Savings in the Garden

Tips to save some green outside

Unblock Those Air Vents

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Unblock Those Air Vents

Save on your energy usage by ensuring air vents aren't blocked by furniture or other obstructions.

Caring for Animals and Pets, Efficiently

Caring for Animals and Pets, Efficiently

Energy considerations, inside and out

Lower Your Water Heating Costs

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Lower Your Water Heating Costs

Installing low-flow fixtures can help you save energy (and money)

Ready, Set, (Your) Thermostat!

Ready, Set, (Your) Thermostat!

The right settings can help save energy

Working from home?

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Working from home?

Here are two easy ways to save energy in your home office.

Efficiency Tips for a Festive Holiday Season

Efficiency Tips for a Festive Holiday Season

Reduce the financial burden of the holidays with these energy efficiency tips

Now Is The Time to Seal Those Drafty Windows

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Now Is The Time to Seal Those Drafty Windows

Before the winter chill arrives!

Give Your Home a Break While on Vacation

Give Your Home a Break While on Vacation

Simple steps to save energy while away

Saving energy doesn’t have to be hard!

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Saving energy doesn’t have to be hard!

Small changes to help you manage home energy

Looking for ways to reduce your water heating costs?

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Looking for ways to reduce your water heating costs?

Try insulating your electric water heater!

When was the last time you changed your filter?

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When was the last time you changed your filter?

Regular maintenance can extend the life of the system and increase efficiency.

Insulation For Energy Savings

Insulation For Energy Savings

Know your region’s recommended R-value

Seal the gaps

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Seal the gaps

Use spray foam to seal air leaks and holes around plumbing fixtures

Swimming in Savings

Swimming in Savings

Help make your pool more energy efficient

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Energy Efficiency Tip

Saving energy doesn’t have to be hard!
Small changes to help you manage home energy
Did you know the combined use of large appliances like dishwashers, clothes dryers and washing machines account for the largest percentage of electricity use in the average U.S. home?

Take small steps to save energy when using these appliances.
- Only run full loads in the dishwasher, and thoroughly scrape food from dishes before loading.
- Dry towels and heavier cottons separate from lighter-weight clothing,
- Clean the lint screen after every use.
- Wash clothing in cold water to save energy used to heat water.
Source: Energy Information Administration and Dept. of Energy
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