1. Turn off lights when not in use.

• • Clean lights & fixtures, you may not need as many lights, if the fixtures are clean.
  • Motion-sensors, timers &/or solar cells lights outside may save energy.

2. Turn off all appliances when not in use.

• • Unplug appliances that are hardly used.

3.Turn off TVs; HD wide screens when not in use.

•   Unplug electronics that are hardly used.

4. Turn off the radio when not in use. Even when they use batteries.

5. Recommend replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs

• • Compact fluorescent light bulbs use about 75% to 70% less energy than incandescent light bulbs

6. Keep in mind, home electronics can still be in use when turned off & plugged in.

    Energy is being used by hidden PHANTOM LIGHTS on electronics.

• • What is a “Phantom Light”? Appliances & electronics have “Phantom Lights” that uses energy even when turned off.  They are also known as “Vampire Lights” or “Vampires Loads”.

• • Other appliances and electronics that might have phantom lights? Electronics with remote controls (TV’s, VCR’s, audio equipment), appliance with lighting displays (Stove, Microwaves, Clocks), electronics that are rechargeable (Cordless electronics, Phones), a built in external power supplies such as: Inkjet Printers, iPod Chargers…

1.     Did you know it is possible to take 5 minutes showers? Try it….

• •  Consider using a timer
  •  Consider showers over bathing
  •  A short shower usually uses less hot water than a tub bath.
  •  Consider installing low flow shower heads
  •  Keep the flow of water to minimum

2. Control faucets when washing, brushing, or shaving. NTUA recommends:

    Using one to two cups of H2O while brushing your teeth, shaving or washing your face.

• •  Letting your water run in the bathroom while shaving can add cost to your water usage.
  •  Washing your dishes by hand can add cost to your water usage.
  •  Turn off & keep water off your water when not in use.

3.  Wash only full loads of laundry but do not over load your washer.

• •  Your washer may use more energy if it’s overloaded.
  •  Wash with cold water & a minimum wash cycle. Washing with cold water prevents fading and helps keep permanent press clothes from wrinkling.

4.     Set your thermostat on your water heater at a normal setting.

        (Please review the owner’s manual for your dishwasher and set at the recommended temperature.)

• •  Maintenance & tune up your electric water heater regularly to keep heating cost low.

5. Repair leaky faucets & toilet. Its estimated one drop of H2O per second can accumulate to 2,400 gallons a year.

6. Insulate hot water pipes.

7. Water your yard early in the morning. NTUA recommends, collecting rain water to water plants around the house.

8. WATER IS MOSTLY USED AT THE TOILET. Do NOT use toilets as trash cans.

    Place a half a gallon water/milk jug filled with water in the toilet water storage tank to use less water to flush your toilet.

1. Electric ignition oven or range will save natural gas. This type of system does not burn pilot continuously.

2. Blue flames indicate your natural gas appliance is in good shape; yellow flames indicate the gas is burning inefficiently.

3. Keep range-top burners and reflectors clean; they will reflect the heat better and you will save energy.

4. Use a covered kettle or pan to boil water; it’s faster and uses less energy.

5. Insulate & fully cover your water heaters to keep water hot.

6. Insulate your hot water pipes so you have hot/warm water when use.

7. To conserve your hot water, install a low-flow shower heads for hot water last longer.

8. Seal & repair your house where you think cold air might enter.

• •  Window seals
  •  Doors
  •  Base boards
  •  Floor & ceiling vents
  •  Ducting

9. Maintain & clean furnace & AC filters to run in good & safe condition.