Green Energy

Going, Going…Green!

There are lots of ways to conserve energy…and many won’t cost you one red cent. Quite the opposite: they’ll reduce your energy bill and help conserve energy.

Here are some common sense energy saving tips you can implement today:

• Use ENERGY STAR-qualified compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs). They use less than 25 percent of the electricity standard bulbs use and last 10 times longer. When they do burn out, recycle them!

• ENERGY STAR computers, copiers, printers, and other office equipment use less electricity, eliminate waste, and help the environment. Visit www.energystar.gov for a list of ENERGY STAR products.

• Shut off all the lights when you leave a room.

• Replace light switches with dimmers or motion sensors.

• Use night lights when a little light is enough.

• When you go away, use timers to turn your lights on and off.

• Use outdoor lights with photocells and motion sensors so they go on only at night and when someone is home.

• Choose Energy Star certified appliances, which use up to 50% less electricity than standard models.

• Unplug electronic equipment when not in use, unless you use them frequently during the day which can actually increase your electricity bill.

• Plug home entertainment and computer equipment into power strips. That way, it’s easy to turn them all off with a single switch.

• Vacuum or dust refrigerator coils regularly.

• Run your dishwasher only when it’s full.

M&M Electric can suggest other ways to reduce your energy costs. For some no-cost advice, contact us today.

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