Be Water and Energy Wise Tips! from the National Environmental Education Foundation website
Insulate your hot water pipes and hot water tank to save energy and money.
To save energy, hang-dry clothes on a laundry line instead of using the dryer.
Wash clothes in cold water and only in full loads to conserve water and energy.
Clean the lint filter in the clothes dryer after every load to improve efficiency.
Clean or change filters on your heating system in the winter and on the air conditioner unit in the summer so they work more efficiently.
On summer days, close the blinds to keep heat out and in the winter open them up to let heat in.
Replace old light bulbs around the house with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). CFLs use up to 75% less energy than a regular light bulb.
RECYCLE! It almost always takes less energy to make product from recycled materials than it does from new materials. Plus you'll prevent more waste from ending up in the landfill.
Recycling on glass jar save enough energy to run a 60-watt light bulb for 4 hours or a CFL for 20 hours.
Always turn off electronics when not using them - TVs, computers, and especially lights. Electronics are still using energy in the stand-by mode.
To keep cool, try using a ceiling fan instead of an air conditioner. It uses less energy and can help spread cool air around the room.
Trees save energy through shading in the hotter months. They provide wind break during winter. The result is burning less fossil fuels to generate electricity for heating and cooling.
Water lawns and gardens only when needed during the coolest part of the day; early morning is best.
http://www.eeweek.org/assets/files/water_and_energy/water_energy_tips.pdf
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