Saving energy is not only easy, it's good for the earth and your pocketbook. Here are some super easy ways to start saving today:

At work:

• Minimize use of the facilities' elevators. Please use the stairs.
   
• Adjust window coverings (blinds) to allow day light into areas, if needed (re-adjust before leaving for the day). 
   
• Utilize workstation-task lighting, if needed (turn off before leaving for the day). 
   
• Turn off computers, monitors, peripheral and other equipment before leaving for the day.
   
• Turn off area televisions.
   
• Turn off lights in unoccupied offices, conference rooms, break rooms and other areas.

At home:

• Get family members involved with making sure lights are turned off in unoccupied rooms.
   
• Set your thermostat(s) at 78 degrees for the most energy efficient operation in the summer months. Each degree below this setting adds 6% to your cooling costs.
   
• Use fans to move the air inside your home in order to make it feel cooler.
   
• Draw the shades/blinds on the sunny-side of your house when trying to keep cool inside. 
   
• Use your programmable thermostat to automatically increase the temperature setting at bedtime. Sleep under lightweight bedding. 
   
• Where possible, unplug energy vampires such as appliances, electronics, etc.
   
• Turn off home office equipment.
   
• Keep doors closed, and keep cool conditioned air inside.
   
• Tell neighbors about these energy saving tips.
   

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