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 Save energy and save money

• Start saving money on your utility bills today with a few simple steps:

  • Use dishwashers for full loads only

  • Wash clothes in cold water

  • Take a shower; it uses half the energy of a bath

  • Vacuum the cooling coils on refrigerator and freezer and do it monthly

  • Use microwave instead of the oven, when possible

  • Turn down the thermostat six degrees

  • Search out and seal up air leaks

  • Open drapes during the day; close them at night

  • Keep heat vents clear of clutter and debris

  • Replace furnace filter every month

  • Keep fireplace damper closed when not in use

  • Set water heater temperature to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or less

• For additional savings:

  • Repair toilet if water is running or hot

  • Install programmable thermostat

  • Check insulation in attic, walls and floors

  • Install glass doors in fireplace to reduce heat loss

  • Have a qualified service technician inspect your heating equipment

  • Check local and state assistance programs to see if you qualify for aid

  • Buy appliances that have earned the Energy Star

  • Replace your incandescent lights with compact fluorescents

  • Check refrigerator gasket for leaks every three months

  • Install motion detectors so that lights are on only as needed 

• For more ideas about making your home more energy efficient, log on to the Home Energy Saver http://hes.lbl.gov/hes, a free home energy audit tool.

• Low-income residents may qualify for the Municipality of Anchorage Weatherization Program . Check it out at www.muni.org/cdbg/weatherization.cfm

• AHFC Research Information Center web site includes a wide range of information and links on energy efficiency including a directory on energy websites. www.ahfc.state.ak.us/energy/ric.cfm

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