Extension’s Energy Tip:
Plug TVs, DVD players and other home electronics into power strips; turn off the power strips when the equipment is not in use. (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power.) This tip is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy and ISU Extension. More tips
When washing clothes, wash full loads and use cooler water and cold-water detergents. Switching the temperature setting from hot to warm cuts a load’s energy use in half. This tip is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy and ISU Extension.
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Extension’s Energy Tip for February 2009
Turn off the lights in any room you’re not using, and use task lighting to focus the light where you need it. Also try compact fluorescent lamps; they are more efficient and last longer than incandescent bulbs. This tip is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy and ISU Extension.
Extension’s Energy Tip for January 2009
Look for ENERGY STAR computers, copiers, printers and fax machines when purchasing new equipment for your home office. ENERGY STAR products use about half the electricity of standard equipment. This tip is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy and ISU Extension.
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4/27/2009