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Home Energy Saving Tips. Bright Ideas. Lighting accounts for more then 10 percent of electric bills Change to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) Use 50-75 percent less energy Last up to 10 times longer then conventional bulbs. Keep It Clean. Wash only full loads of clothes and dishes
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Bright Ideas • Lighting accounts for more then 10 percent of electric bills • Change to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) • Use 50-75 percent less energy • Last up to 10 times longer then conventional bulbs
Keep It Clean • Wash only full loads of clothes and dishes • Keep dryer vents clean • Air dry dishes when possible • Use ENERGY STAR products
Stay Out of Hot Water • Heating water accounts for 13 percent of energy bill • Use low-flow fixtures • Repair leaks • Lower thermostat • Insulate heater
References • www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/save_energy.html • www.exeloncorp.com/comedcare/ • www.energystar.gov/