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Trim Summer Utility Bills...

As Summer nears, here are some simple energy saving tips to trim your utility bills...

As Summer nears, here are some simple energy saving tips to trim your utility bills!

  • Replace traditional light bulbs with compact fluorescents
  • Opt for desk or reading lamps to avoid unnecessarily lighting an entire room
  • Raise the thermostat on your air conditioner by 10 percent when you leave for the day
  • Use an ice tray. Automatic ice-makers increase a refrigerator’s energy consumption by 14 to 20 percent
  • Clean coils on your refrigerator

 

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