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Repair leaky faucets and toilets

Clean refrigerator coils

Remove that extra refrigerator

Turn your water heater down to 115°F or the "Normal" setting when home, and to the lowest setting when you leave. Water heating accounts for about 13% of home energy costs

Reduce air conditioning costs by using fans and keep windows, doors, and shades closed during the day

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Whenever possible, wash clothes in cold water. About 90% of the energy used in a clothes washer goes to heating water

Run your dishwasher and clothes washer only when fully loaded. Fewer loads reduces energy and water use

Clear your dryer's outside vent and clean the lint filter after every load. When you need a new dryer, shop for one with a moisture sensor that automatically shuts off when clothes are dry

Unplug electronics, battery chargers, and other equipment when not in use. Combined, these small items can use as much power as your refrigerator

Energy Saver

• Install an Energy Star programmable thermostat and set it to 78 degrees in the summer and 68 degrees in the winter. Make sure to locate it away from natural cool and hot spots in your house
• Replace standard incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and save 75% of lighting costs. CFLs are constantly improving and a large variety including candelabras and dimmable units are now available

• Replace refrigerator gasket as needed
• Replace or clean A/C and heater filters for 10% saving on your energy bills
• Seal any air leaks with caulking, sealing or weather stripping. You can test for leaks by holding a lit incense stick next to windows, doors, electrical boxes, plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets, ceiling fixtures, attic hatches and any other area where air passes to the outside. When the smoke stream travels horizontally, you’ve found a leak
• Cut water use by installing faucet aerators, low-flow showerheads, and low-flush toilets. As much as 19% of California’s electricity is used to pump, transport, and treat water

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Replace your old water heater with a tankless unit

Install an attic exhaust or whole house fan

Add exterior awnings and plant shade trees

If your house has a flat roof, paint it white

Install double-paned windows

Install tinted window film

Remember to check your local utilities for rebates and incentives if you are replacing or purchasing any equipment or appliances. Their websites will tell you if they offer the following:

Rebates on appliances like energy efficiency clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, air conditioners, Energy Star lighting, pool pumps, whole house fans, and water heaters

Summer Discount Plans

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Set your thermostat to 78 degrees on summer days and 68 degrees on winter days. By adjusting your A/C 5 degrees higher, you’ll save about 10% on cooling costs

Leave an OPEN sign hanging in your front window so you can keep the front door and windows closed when running the A/C or heater

Maximize natural light and turn off any unnecessary electric ones. Use task or desktop lamps with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) instead of overhead lights

Enable "power management" on all computers and make sure to turn them off at night

Remember to layer so you can adjust clothing before the thermostat

Turn off coffeemakers by 10 a.m. and put what’s leftover in the refrigerator. Staff can enjoy iced coffee or reheat it later in the day

Turn off all printers and copiers when not in use

Unplug any appliances and office equipment that is not used daily

Energy Saver

Replace standard incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)

Replace old inefficient T12 florescent bulbs with T8s or T5s

Replace or clean yellowed and greasy lens cover(s) on your light fixtures

Replace or clean A/C and heater filters for a savings of 10% on your energy bills

Install interior shades/drapes and let the sun in during cold weather. Keep them closed when it’s hot

Fix air leaks by installing weather-stripping, door shoes, and window caulking

Replace your old Pre-Rinse Spray Valve with the new low-flow

Install Faucet aerators on all or most of your faucets, leaving one sink to fill up pots in a restaurant

Install an Energy Star programmable thermostat away from natural cool and hot spots. They save as much as $115 annually and are more flexible than standard models

Cut water use by installing faucet aerators, low-flow showerheads, and low-flush toilets. As much as 19% of California’s electricity is used to pump, transport, and treat water

Repair leaky faucets and toilets

Replace older exit signs with LED exit signs

Energy Champion

Replace older appliances and equipment with 40% more efficient ENERGY STAR qualified ones

Install tinted window film

Add exterior awnings and plant shade trees

Install an attic exhaust fan

Paint your flat roof white

Replace your existing water heater with a tankless one

Replace your existing toilet with an Ultra Low Flush Toilet (ULFT) or a dual flush toilet

Install high efficiency double-pane windows, which are 40% more efficient than standard windows

Replace your desktop with a laptop cmputer that uses 90% less energy

Remember to check your local utilities for rebates and incentives if you are replacing or purchasing any equipment. Check their website to see if they offer the following:

Express Efficiency Rebates

Commercial Rebates/Incentives

Self Generation Incentives

Energy Survey/Analysis

Summer Discount Plan