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Tin Mountain Conservation Center

ENERGY MATTERS

Changing our habits is one of the simplest ways to conserve energy. Simple changes that will make noticeable differences are:

• Replacing the light bulbs in the fixtures you use the most
• Replacing electric appliances with ones that use gas and/or those with an Energy Star rating.
• Adding insulated curtains can cut both cooling cost in the summer (keep curtains closed to prevent heat gain during the day) and heating cost in the winter (keep curtains closed after sun down to prevent heat loss).
• Make sure your home is air tight around doors and windows and insulate hot water pipes.
• Plug your electronic devices into surge strips, and when you’re done with them for the day, turn off the strip. (This way the devices won’t be using energy for ‘instant on’.)
• Hang your clothes to dry them.
• Put a flow control on your kitchen faucet and turn off valve on your shower. That way you can better control the amount of water you use.

The following resources will help you make the best choices in the actions you choose to take: