SUMMERTIME ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

• Do your laundry efficiently by using the warm or cold water setting for washing your clothes. Always use cold water to rinse clothes.
• Line dry clothes whenever you can.
• When you need to use the dryer, run full loads, use the moisture-sensing setting, and clean the clothes dryer lint trap after each use.
• Conserve energy by running your dishwasher only when it is fully loaded, and turn off the dry cycle and air dry dishes instead.
• Fill up the fridge - Having lots of food in your fridge keeps it from warming up too fast when the door is open. So your fridge doesn't have to work as hard to stay cool.
• Be a speedy chef - Nothing is more energy efficient for cooking than your microwave. It uses two-thirds less energy than your stove.

Eliminate wasted energy

• Turn off appliances, lights and equipment when not in use.
• Unplug electronic devices and chargers when they aren't in use-most new electronics use electricity even when switched "off." Turn computers and printers off at the power strip. Unplug or recycle that spare refrigerator in the garage if you don't really need it. This will save you up to $150 per year!

Replace air conditioner filters - Dirty filters restrict airflow and can cause the system to run longer, increasing energy use. Replace filters monthly for maximum benefit.