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Summer Energy Saving Tips... You Know You Want 'Em

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It’s summertime and the livin’s easy, but in the South, we know that it’s down right hot. To save money on energy bills, try these tips.

  • On sticky days,  cook on your stove or grill outside rather than using your oven.
  • Install efficient lighting that runs cooler. Only about 15% of the electricity consumed by incandescent bulbs result in light — the rest is turned into heat. To cut down on this, take advantage of daylight, but use window coverings to avoid  direct sunlight.
  • Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes and opt for air drying whenever possible.
  • Take shorter showers using cooler water, and lower the water heater temperature to 120 degrees.
  • Use the bathroom fan to get rid of heat and humidity from your home. If you use AC, a ceiling fan will allow you to raise the thermostat setting about four degrees with no reduction in comfort.
  • When you leave a room, turn everything off, even your ceiling fans. Ceiling fans cool people, not rooms, by creating a wind chill effect.

Follow these guidelines and you’ll stay cool while your pockets stay full. For more energy saving tips, see energy.gov

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