#16 of the series
Select better bulbs – Your lighting bill represents 10% of your home’s total electricity used and you can save about $50 annually by getting rid of incandescent bulbs . Energy Star qualified halogen bulbs last 3 times longer, and LEDs last 25 times longer.
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#6 of the Series
Run a ceiling fan with the air conditioner – The combination will make you feel 7 degrees cooler (due to the wind-chill effect), allowing you to raise your AC’s thermostat by 4 degrees Fahrenheit, with little discomfort. The US Department of Energy states just a 2 degree upturn lets you cut cooling costs by 14%, the only thing better is to forego the AC entirely.
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