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  • Save Money by Increasing Your Energy Efficiency

    By increasing your energy efficiency, not only can you save some cash, you can also help save the planet.  There are so many little things you can do that will make a difference in your energy bill.  Each of these things will help to lower your bill and bit and those savings can definitely add up.

    To best take advantage of these savings, I would recommend that you first find out what your average energy bill is now and then put aside your savings from the reduced energy costs so you can see how much it adds up to and use the money for a family outing or other fun event.  This way you are reducing your energy costs and treating your family to something special while saving the planet.

    Here are some simple tips to help save the planet and reduce your energy bills:

    1. Use energy efficient appliance

    2. Use blinds or window treatments to decrease sun exposure inside the house, thus reducing your need for air conditioning during the hot summer months.

    3. Use electrical strips that you can turn off when you are not using the items plugged in or that automatically turn off electricity to items that are not turned on.  If you don’t have one of these strips you can also save energy costs by simply unplugging the devices after you use them.

    4. Use ceiling fans to keep the temperature down instead of air conditioning.  This way you are cooling only the room that you are actually in.  Remember to turn the fan off when you leave the room.

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