The simple things in life pay off. When leading your normal life, if you only remember to follow certain simple rules, energy can be conserved greatly, money can saved and it will make your life a lot easier.

    When the heat is on, turn down the thermostat to 68^o F during the day and 55^o F at night unless you have a heat pump. If you own a heat pump vary the setting no more that 3-5^o F to heat efficiently.

    Check with your local utility company before turning down your thermostat with seniors, small children or sick people at home.

    Turn off TV, lights and radios when not in use.

    Air conditioning thermostat should be set to 80^o F- 80^o F

    Close off unoccupied rooms.

    Don’t block heating vents, radiators or registers with furniture or clutter. Keep them clean.

    In the winter close drapes at night and let the sun in during the.

    Lighting one 100-watt bulb produces more light than two 60-watt bulbs.

    Fluorescent lighting in kitchens and bathrooms gives more light for less energy. A 40-watt fluorescent tube produces more light than a 100-watt bulb at half the energy cost.

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