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Seven Ways to Lower Energy Bills

Seven Ways to Lower Energy Bills

1)  Change your incandescent light bulbs to compact florescent lamps,

2)  Check for leaks and cracks throughout your house where heat or cooling could escape or enter,

3)  In winter, lower your thermostat and raise it a couple of degrees in the summer,

4)  Replace outside lights with solar-powered LED devices,

5)  Use your microwave to heat water for tea or before cooking with it on the stove,

6)  Use cold water for laundry, use low flow shower heads, and turn off water when using soap or shampoo in the shower,

7)  Clean air filters on A/C, refrigerators, and furnaces