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Use compact fluorescent light bulbs.
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Take short showers instead of baths.
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Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.
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Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use.
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Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120° F.
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Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher’s drying cycle.
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Drive sensibly. Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gasoline.
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Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power).
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Set your thermostat comfortably low in the winter and comfortably high in the summer. Install a programmable thermostat that is compatible with your heating and cooling system.
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Look for the ENERGY STAR® label on home appliances and products ENERGY STAR® products meet strict efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.
