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While you may not be aware of it, there are literally hundreds
of ways you can help to conserve energy in you own home. Not only will your
efforts reduce energy usage. you'll also be reducing your energy expenses. Here
are a few suggestions you may want to implement at home or in the office.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs use only one-fourth the energy of conventional
incandescent bulbs and last 10 times as long. You'll find a wide assortment of
energy saving-bulbs at Paul's Ace Hardware.
Turning down the heat of air conditioner when you leave home is a good way to
save energy and money. A programmable thermostat or a clock on your hot water
heater will help you save energy by automatically adjusting the temperature
while you're gone.
Install motion sensor lights outside which turn on when someone approaches. This
allows you to save energy and still light your yard when you need it, along with
the added security.
Paint the interior of your home or office a lighter color and you won't need to
use so many lights, which saves you energy. Lighter paint reflects more light.
Insulating your attic, hot water pipes, weather-stripping doors and windows and
wrapping your hot water heater in an insulating block will all help you keep
your cool when you get your energy bills.
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