Archive for September, 2010

Don’t Waste Water

Fill your sink with water for rinsing dishes. Don’t run the water without plugging the sink.

Easy Dish Washing

Most new dishwashers require no pre-rinsing of dishes. Read the instruction manual to minimize rinse water usage.

Time For a New Refrigerator?

Think about replacing your old refrigerator. Some older models may cost up to 50% of your monthly bill.

Save Energy When Washing Your Clothes

Wash clothes in cold water. The clothes come out just as clean and you reduce energy usage.

When Was the Last Time You Cleaned Your Refrigerator Coils?

Vacuum or dust your refrigerator coils today.

Insulate Your Attic

Insulate your attic to eliminate warm air escape and decrease your energy use.

Seal Your House

Use caulking to seal around ducts, plumbing and any other openings to reduce air leakage.

Are Your Tires Under-Inflated?

50-80% of tires are under inflated and waste up to 5% of a car’s fuel. Properly inflated tires could save up to 2 billion gallons of fuel a year!

Clean Your Furnace Filters

Replace or clean furnace filters reguarly and get a furnace tune-up to help you save on heating costs.

Did You Know?

Recycling aluminum uses 95% less energy than making it from raw ore, creates 95% less air pollution and 97% less water pollution.