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1. DO shut off the lights when you’re done using them, and turn off the TV, computer and other electrical stuff when you leave the room. |
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2. DO lower the thermostat during the winter. To keep warm without wasting energy, put on a sweatshirt or snuggle under a blanket. |
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3. DON'T leave the refrigerator door open. Every time you open the door, up to one-third of the cold air can escape. |
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4. DO replace a burnt-out light bulb with a new compact fluorescent bulb. Fluorescent bulbs use 75 percent less energy, and they last 10 times longer. |
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5. DO use cold water in the washing machine. Hot water won’t get the clothes any cleaner, and it wastes a lot of energy. |
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6. DO turn off dripping faucets. One drop per second can add up to 165 gallons of hot water a month - that's more than one person uses in two weeks! |
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7. DON’T take a long bath – take a short shower instead. It might take 25 gallons of hot water to fill the bathtub, compared to only seven gallons for a quick shower. |
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8. DO close the curtains during hot summer days to block the sun. During the winter, keep the curtains open. |
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9. PUT plastic sheeting on windows. Blocking cold drafts is called “weatherizing” and it can save a lot of energy. |
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10. PLANT a tree to help shade your house on hot summer days. |