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  • Changing just one 100-watt bulb to an equivalent 26-watt CFL, based on three hours use per day, can save 81 kWh and up to $20 per year per bulb.

  • Two fans, rather than an 8,000 BTU room air conditioner running four hours a day, can save over 1,150 kWh and $288 a year.

  • Cutting just two minutes per shower could save up to 1,533 kWh and $383 per year.

  • A faucet leaking just one hot water drop per second costs 400 kWh and $100 per year.

  • Wash Clothes in Cold Water Switching from Hot Wash/Warm Rinse to the Cold/Cold cycle on a standard, top-loading washing machine for just two loads a week can save 225 kWh and $56 per year.

  • Eliminate Energy Sneakers (Phantom Load) Use a power strip to conveniently turn off computers (after properly logging off), camera battery chargers and cellular phone chargers, which all use standby power when not in use. Using a power strip to turn off your computer can save 50 kWh and $13 per year.

  • Letting dishes air dry instead of using heated drying on the average dishwasher saves 110 kWh and $28 per year.

  • No Peeking, limiting how often and how long you open the refrigerator will save electricity and protect the appliance. Also limit opening the oven while cooking or baking to save electricity, protect the appliance and speed up cooking times too.

  • Install Motion/Occupancy Detectors Indoors and Out. Reducing the use of a 150-watt, outdoor flood light from six hours to one hour per night with a motion sensor saves up to 270 kWh and $68 per year. Switching off a 100-watt light for just one, 8-hour day per week, can save 41 kWh and over $10 per year.

    Get even more money saving tips including shopping for new appliances and how to get more from the ones you already have.
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