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5 Simple Energy Saving Actions You Can Take Today

  1. Replace existing light bulbs and ballasts with LED bulbs and fixtures.
  2. Install high efficiency shower heads.
  3. Identify areas where exterior lighting isn’t needed all night and place those lights on timers or motion sensors.
  4. Install programmable thermostats to maximize energy savings when household members are asleep or away. In the winter, set temperatures below 70 degrees. In the summer, set temperatures above 78 degrees.
  5.  Identify areas where mowing frequency can be reduced.