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energy is an effective way to minimize your carbon footprint
while saving money. Below are strategies you can implement to
save energy and money. Be a part of the solution and start
saving today! 1) Set your thermostat 2 degrees Fahrenheit below
normal, and reduce your energy bill by approximately 10%. 2) Set
your water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 3) Insulate your
water heater and pipes. 4) Keep your refrigerator and freezer
full, and they will use less energy. 5) Seal leaks and cracks in
and around your home’s doors, windows and pipes. 6) Replace
incandescent light bulbs with light emitting diodes (LEDs) or
compact florescent light bulbs (CFLs). 7) Insulate your
ceilings, walls, and attic in order to reduce your energy bill.
8) Select a laptop computer as opposed to a desktop computer.
Laptops draw significantly less power than desktops. 9) Use a
microwave oven instead of a conventional oven. A microwave oven
consumes approximately 80% le