1. Replace five lights with ENERGY STAR® light bulbs and save 62 kwh for a total savings of $9.
2. Turn off lights, appliances, TVs, stereos, computers, when not in use. You will save 58 kwh and $9.
3. If you have a large television (greater than 32"), turn it off when not watching. You can save 50 kwh and $8.
4. Unplug your electric space heater or hot tub and save $41 (or 270 kwh).
5. Unplug and recycle your old, second refrigerator and you can save $23 (150 kwh).
6. Washing your clothes in cold water can save you 63 kwh—or $9.
7. Repair leaky faucets and save on your electric hot water. You can save 40 kwh or $6.
8. Unplug chargers, laptops, anything with remote control or “instant on” features and save $4 (29 kwh).
9. On your electric dryer: clean dryer filter, clean and straighten exhaust hose/duct and vent outside. You will save 23kwh—or $3.
10. When buying new appliances, always choose ENERGY STAR. This can save you 75 kwh—or $11.
Remember, savings will vary from home to home depending on the size, age and location of your home. Data based on 500 kwh monthly residential usage at 15 cents per kwh per month.
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