Home Energy Savings Tips

Save Money

While You Help the

Environment

Bright Ideas

• Lighting accounts for more than 10 percent of electrical bills

• Change to compact florescent lights (CFL)– Use 50-75 percent

less energy– Last up to ten time

longer than 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/