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1. by not having or leaving the lights on

2. Keeping your computer on does waste electricity. It’s a good idea to keep TVs and lamps on power strips, and turn those off when you leave the room. Also, turn off the lights if you’re leaving a room for more than 15 minutes.

3. turn everything off … change your bulbs to the efficient ones

4. by not using it

5. Don’t leave the lights on… turn off the computer/TV… unplug electronics when your not using them (they still waste energy when they’re in)

6. Turning lights off after you leave the room, not leaving the light on when you watch tv, getting energy saving lights (wal-mart), shutting down your computer after you’re done using it, keeping the thermostat on low (using only when you need it)

7. Dishwashers use a lot of electricity. You might consider using it only when completely full. I just keep my sink full of soapy water and clean dishes throughout the day by hand. You should set your computer to sleep mode when not in use. Also, only wash full loads of clothes. Never just a couple items. Just make sure lights are off when not in use and turn off your porch light after 10pm.

8. Obviously leaving the computer on does waste electricity but I would not think that it would be so much that it would make a noticable difference in your electric bill.

   THings that could help
   1. Turn down the temp on your water heater. If it up to 150 or so you can turn it down as low as 120 and not notice a difference in your showers.

   If you have a large house, turn down your thermostat and get a space heater for when you are sleeping,.

   Make sure your windows are weather stripped.

   Wash full loads of clothing
   Do NOT use the heated drying setting on your dishwasher (allow the dishes to airdry overnight

   those energy bulbs (the curly looking ones) save energy, Four of the curly ones is the electric equivalent of one regular bulb but the output is supposedly the same (I find them to be considerably dimmer but you get used to it)

9. Computers, tvs etc. use a lot of power! If you leave a tv on standby, it used 80% of the power that it would used it if it was fully switched on!

   Similarly, the same applied to mobile/cell phone chargers etc.

   It’s always good to switch anything off that you’re not using over night to help ensure any other accidents occur like fires etc.

   Dishwashers, washing machines etc, use a lot of power!

10. Do Not turn your lights on or use any electrical devices.

11. First of all, I replaced all the bulbs in my apartment with compact florescent bulbs. I always open the window during the spring and fall when the weather is temperate. I don’t ever turn on the heater or AC unless I absolutely have to. I also open the blinds and shades during the day to get daylighting. Another thing I do is use Blackle instead of Google. Black pixels burn a lot less energy than white pixels. And I turn off the lights every time I leave the room and turn off all appliances around my apartment except for my refrigerator when I leave.

12. Make sure you turn off all lights when you are not using them. if you can you should unplug your coffee pot. toaster. lamp when nt in use
    . use CFLA. lights they save lots of energy. and money.

    also do unplug if you can cell phone chargers, ihome, Stereo.
    or anything you wish to unplug. if you have a high bill. then have your outlets checked sometimes an outlet can make your bills skyrocket.
    if they have any defects.
    also think about covering you hot water heater. that saves ENERGY.
    or adjust your thermostat to as close to 78 degrees as possible.

    Also go to
    http://www.pge.com and check out their ENERGY saving tips.

13. Unplug your toaster and any other appliances you aren’t using at the moment.
    Get Out – go hiking or to the park – the farther you can get from the source the less you’ll use :)
    Kill your hair blow dryer!
    If you have a light switch with more than one light try not to turn on both at once – it’s a hard habit to break to not just come in and slap the lights on without thinking about if you really need both lights.

14. Buy green electricity – electricity produced by low – or even zero-pollution facilities (NC Green power for North Carolina – http://www.ncgreenpower.org). In your home-reduce toxicity.

    Connect your outdoor lights to a timer.

    Shut off electrical equipment in the evening when you leave work.

    Use compact fluorescent light bulbs to save money and energy.

    Only use electric appliances when you need them.

    Purchase appliances and office equipment with the Energy Star Label; old refrigerators, for example, use up to 50 more electricity than newer models.

    Turn off lights, computers and other appliances when not in use.

    Reverse your indoor ceiling fans for summer and winter operations as recommended.

    Use a microwave when- ever you can instead of a conventional oven or stove.

    Unplug seldom used appliances.

    Clean the lint filter in your dryer after every load so that it uses less energy.

    When using an oven, minimize door opening while it is in use; it reduces oven temperature by 25 to 30 every time you open the door.

    Turn off unneeded lights even when leaving a room for a short time.

    Turn down or shut off your water heater when you will be away for extended periods.

15. believe it or not even unplug your phone charger when the phone isn’t in it. Any cordless drill’s or other tools with ac battery chargers will draw current, when left plugged in and not charging what ever it is intended for.

16. Turn off your computer, or set it to standby, to save up to $75 per year on electricity.
    Smart electric meters
    According to studies from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Smart Meter has reduced electricity bills by over 10 percent and is one of the most effective ways how to conserve electricity and energy. Read more on Smart Meters.

    Water Heaters
    This is the second highest energy using item in your home and conserving here can make a difference. One way how to conserve electricity, just insulate the water heater and any exposed hot water pipes.

    Air Conditioners Units – Save up to 2% in electricity costs by adjusting your temperature just 1 degree.
    You can enjoy the comfort of your air conditioning unit, pay less, and conserve if you do the following. More electricity savings with air conditioner.

    Lighting savings
    An effective way how to save electricity is by replacing incandescent bulbs with screw-in fluorescent bulbs, which will use 75 percent less electricity and last at least 8 times longer. Your lighting accounts for around 15% of your home’s electric use and it is a great way to conserve electricity.
    Freezers and Refrigerators suggestions
    Something as simple as checking your door seals to ensure there are no leaks will help you conserve energy. See the other suggestions.

    Conserve energy with your Washing Machine.
    Since almost 90% of the energy your washing machine uses goes to heating water, there are methods to conserve electricity and save money with this appliance.