Tips to Save

Set that thermostat

• 68 degrees when you’re awake

• 5 to 10 degrees lower when asleep

Turn off the screens when no one’s watching

• TV’s, game consoles, cable boxes and computers use a lot of energy

Unplug chargers

• Device chargers use energy even when they’re not charging anything

Time your showers

• A hot shower feels great, but that’s a lot of energy going down the drain

Clothes like it cold

• Most laundry can be done with cold water. Save the hot water for a shower

Load up the dishwasher

• Save by running a full load at night and letting dishes air dry

Turn off the hot water faucet

• Don’t let the faucet run when shaving or hand washing dishes

Set your water heater thermostat

• 120 degrees is perfect for savings and safety

Don’t heat unused rooms

• If you have baseboard, wall units or other in-room systems, turn the heat down low when unoccupied to save energy and avoid mold

Don’t stare into the fridge

• The longer you keep the door open, the more energy it wastes

Turn off the vent fan

• 10 minutes is long enough for kitchen and bathroom vent fans to do their job. After that, turn them off.

Pull the shades

• Window coverings help hold energy in and the cold out