1. LAMPS - Replace all your lamps with compact fluorescent bulbs (ENERGY SAVINGS of two-thirds)
2. BATHROOM - Turn off tap/faucet when brushing your teeth ( SAVINGS 10 gallons a day per person, Family of four equals 14,400 gallons per year)
3. HOME OFFICE - Computer, printer, fax, phone, speakers..etc can use the equaviant of a 150 watt bulb left on 24/7. TURN THEM OFF AT NIGHT use a power strip to turn them off all at once. (SAVINGS - $100 per year)
4. BASEMENT - Set the Hot Water Heater to 120 degrees. (SAVINGS Higher settings waste up to $200 per year)
5. HALLWAY - Buy a programmable thermostat and program the settings for the day, night and vacation periods (SAVINGS - up to $150 per year)
6. KITCHEN - Buy ENERGY STAR- labled appliances. Run your dishwasher only when full. Scrape your dishes rather then rinising them. (SAVINGS- Average dishwasher uses 4-8 gallons of water per load. Washing by hand for 10 minutes uses 20 gallons of water with the faucet running, filling the sink uses 5 gallons for washing and 5 gallons for rinsing)
7. OUTDOORS - Plant a trees and shrubs (SAVINGS- one mature tree takes care of pollution from 13 cars)