Keeping your cool this summer.
There are many way you can use less and save money! Some measures may not be relevant depending on climate, the age of your home and appliances, and past improvements made to your home.
Use a programmable thermostat.
Change air conditioning filters.
Walk, bike or use the bus.
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In the Yard.
Though many people gear up to work on their yards and gardens in the spring, fall is actually an ideal time for yard work.
By the time autumn rolls around, summer heat waves are long past, rainfall is usually more plentiful, and new trees, bushes and flowers have a greater chance of surviving than they would if they were planted during a hotter season. Here are a few ideas for your yard this fall.
Use a rake for leaves.
Fertilize organically.
Plant trees.
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Don't be in the dark this winter.
As the days get darker, we turn the lights on earlier and leave them on more each day.
Lighting accounts for about a quarter of all electricity consumed in the U.S. Here are some ways to lighten the energy load while keeping your home bright:
Replace light bulbs.
Use lighting controls.
Use energy saveing bulbs.
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Don't be in the dark this winter.
As the days get darker, we turn the lights on earlier and leave them on more each day.
Lighting accounts for about a quarter of all electricity consumed in the U.S. Here are some ways to lighten the energy load while keeping your home bright:
Replace light bulbs.
Use lighting controls.
Use energy saveing bulbs.
Have more candelight dinners.