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Energy Conservation Tips (Back)

Heating Tips . . .

Seal leaks in heating and air-conditioning ducts

Clean or change furnace and air conditioning filters every two months

Set your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower to heat your home

Turn off your heat or set it to no higher than 55 degrees when you got to bed or when you’re not at home

Close your drapes at night and open them during the day to let the sunlight in and help warm your house

If you have a fireplace, keep the damper closed when you’re not using it and use a glass screen to minimize the heat loss

Make certain that your ceilings, walls and floors are properly insulated and have enough ventilation

Install foam insulation gaskets in outlets and switches in outside walls

Caulk and weather-strip windows and doors

Keep your radiators and warm-air outlets clean

Dress warmer when the days get colder. It’s less expensive and more efficient than turning up the heat

Lighting Tips . . .

Turn off lights that aren’t needed

Replace incandescent light bulbs with new, energy efficient compact fluorescent lights

Replace all bulbs with lowest acceptable wattages

Use timers or motion detectors on lamps that are used for security lighting

Use natural daylight as much as possible

Cooking Tips . . .

Use your microwave oven in place of your range whenever possible

When you have to use your oven, cook more than one item at a time

Use flat-bottom pans for best contact with the heat, with tight-fitting lids to keep the steam in the pan

Use smaller amounts of water for cooking; use the lowest possible heat to maintain boiling or steaming

Preheat oven only 5 to 8 minutes when baking; do not preheat oven for broiling or roasting

Self-cleaning ovens have thicker insulation and will retain heat, making these models more energy efficient than regular ovens

Use small cooking appliances (electric fry pans, toaster ovens, etc.) whenever possible

Links to Energy Conservation Sites: (you will exit the Whatcom PUD site)

http://www.energyideas.org (Site contains residential and commercial conservation tips.)

http://www.northwestlighting.com (Site contains information on energy efficient lighting and lighting design. It is the site for the Lighting Design Lab in Seattle.)

http://energyoutlet.com (Site contains conservation information and is sponsored by three Oregon-based publicly-owned utilities.)

http://www.its-canada.com/reed (This site is the Residential Energy Efficiency Database. It contains information on residential energy conservation.)

http://www.nwalliance.org (This is the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance site. Among information available at this site is a section on actual projects in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.)

http://www.snocopud.com/info (Energy conservation tips on Snohomish County PUD's website)

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Heating Tips . . .
	Seal leaks in heating and air-conditioning ducts Clean or change furnace and air conditioning filters every two months Set your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower to heat your home Turn off your heat or set it to no higher than 55 degrees when you got to bed or when you’re not at home Close your drapes at night and open them during the day to let the sunlight in and help warm your house If you have a fireplace, keep the damper closed when you’re not using it and use a glass screen to minimize the heat loss Make certain that your ceilings, walls and floors are properly insulated and have enough ventilation Install foam insulation gaskets in outlets and switches in outside walls Caulk and weather-strip windows and doors Keep your radiators and warm-air outlets clean Dress warmer when the days get colder. It’s less expensive and more efficient than turning up the heat
Lighting Tips . . .
	Turn off lights that aren’t needed Replace incandescent light bulbs with new, energy efficient compact fluorescent lights Replace all bulbs with lowest acceptable wattages Use timers or motion detectors on lamps that are used for security lighting Use natural daylight as much as possible
Cooking Tips . . .
	Use your microwave oven in place of your range whenever possible When you have to use your oven, cook more than one item at a time Use flat-bottom pans for best contact with the heat, with tight-fitting lids to keep the steam in the pan Use smaller amounts of water for cooking; use the lowest possible heat to maintain boiling or steaming Preheat oven only 5 to 8 minutes when baking; do not preheat oven for broiling or roasting Self-cleaning ovens have thicker insulation and will retain heat, making these models more energy efficient than regular ovens Use small cooking appliances (electric fry pans, toaster ovens, etc.) whenever possible
	Links to Energy Conservation Sites: (you will exit the Whatcom PUD site)
	http://www.energyideas.org (Site contains residential and commercial conservation tips.) http://www.northwestlighting.com (Site contains information on energy efficient lighting and lighting design. It is the site for the Lighting Design Lab in Seattle.) http://energyoutlet.com (Site contains conservation information and is sponsored by three Oregon-based publicly-owned utilities.) http://www.its-canada.com/reed (This site is the Residential Energy Efficiency Database. It contains information on residential energy conservation.) http://www.nwalliance.org (This is the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance site. Among information available at this site is a section on actual projects in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.) http://www.snocopud.com/info (Energy conservation tips on Snohomish County PUD's website)