TOP TEN TIPS FOR HOME ENERGY SAVINGS

1. Light with Compact Fluorescents 
Changing just one regular 100-watt bulb to an energy saving 26-watt CFL, can save 80 kWh and more than $24 per year per bulb, when used three hours a day. *
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2. Use Fans instead of Air Conditioners
Use fans instead of air conditioners, a savings of $71 per month.  A ceiling fan on for eight hours per day uses 24 kWh per month or $7.  An air conditioner (12,000 Btu/H, EER 11.0) running eight hours per day uses 262 kWh or $78 per month. *
 

3. Shorten Showers
Cutting just two minutes per shower could save up to 1,533 kWh and $460 per year. *
 

4. Repair Leaky Faucets
A drop each second can waste about 2,000 gallons of water a year.  A leaking hot water faucet wastes both water and up to 400 kWh or $120 per year. *
 

5. Wash Clothes in Cold Water
Switching from Hot Wash/Warm Rinse to the Cold/Cold cycle on a standard, top-loading washing machine for just two loads a week can save 225 kWh and $68 per year. *
 

6. Eliminate Energy Sneakers (Phantom Load)
Use a power strip to eliminate energy sneakers (phantom loads) by conveniently turning off devices not in use, such as cell phone chargers, camera battery chargers, and computers.  Such devices use standby power when not in use.  Using a power strip to turn off your computer can save 50 kWh and $15 per year. *
 

7. Air Dry Dishes
Letting dishes air dry instead of using a dishwasher's heated drying cycle saves 110 kWh and $33 per year. *
 

8. No Peeking
Limiting how often and how long you open the refrigerator will save electricity and protect the appliance. Also limit opening the oven while cooking or baking to save electricity, protect the appliance and speed up cooking times too.
 

9. Install Motion/Occupancy Detectors Indoors and Out
Cutting use of a 150-watt, outdoor flood light from six hours to one hour per night with a motion sensor saves up to 270 kWh and $81 per year. Switching off a 100-watt light for just one, eight-hour day per week, can save 41 kWh and over $12 per year. *
 

10. Use Energy Star® Appliances
When it is time to replace or add appliances, look for the ENERGY STAR symbol on refrigerators, ovens and dishwashers, as well as DVD and VCR players, televisions and home office equipment. Visit www.EnergyStar.gov to learn more.

*FROM Hawaii Electric Light Company's 10 Steps for Energy Conservation

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