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Farmland Near Beaufort by John Styron, Cedar Island
Cape Lookout Milky Way by Tom Lonka, Newport
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Warm savings.
Keep your thermostat at 68 degrees. For every degree above or below this setting, your heating bill could change 3% to 5%. Clean or replace heating system filters once a month or as needed.
Just Before Sunset by Jim Fuss, Havelock
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‘Solar’ heating.
Keep draperies and shades open on south-facing windows during the heating season to allow sunlight to enter your home. Close them at night.
Shackleford Banks Pony by Daniel Williams, Morehead City
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To keep your refrigerator running efficiently vacuum coils every three months, more if you have pets.
Beneath Bogue Inlet Pier by Mark Wales, Cape Carteret
Sunset at Bogue Inlet Pier by Jami Thomas, Emerald Isle
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Just as you would indoors, turn off lights outside when they are not needed. Adding photo-sensors, motion sensors or timers can save energy by adding light only where and when it is needed. Change old bulbs with energy-efficient LEDs.
Stormy Skies by Darlene Amick, Beaufort
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Join the ‘fan’ club.
In the summer, a ceiling fan creates a wind-chill effect, making you feel much cooler. However, operate the fan only when someone is in the room. Fans won’t actually cool the room, so there’s no reason to use electricity when you don’t need it.
Snuggling with Sunflowers by Kim Hanson, Newport
Feast for a Butterfly by George Lamaze, Emerald Isle
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To avoid losing cool air in the summer, caulk and weather strip leaky windows and doors where they meet the wall. This can also be done in places where plumbing, ductwork and electrical wiring pass through exterior walls, floors, ceilings and over cabinets.
Sunrise in Emerald Isle by Sophia Anthony and George Lamaze, Emerald Isle
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For every degree you turn your thermostat up during air conditioning season, you’ll save up to 2 percent on your cooling costs. Try setting your thermostat at 78 degrees, and turn on a ceiling fan to help circulate the air in occupied rooms.
Eclipse at Oceanana Pier by Tom Lonka, Newport
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Keep the heat out.
Half of all of the heat that enters your home comes in through the windows. Invest in a thick shade or window film to block out the summer sun. Shade west-facing windows, which absorb the most afternoon sun.
Sunset at Philips’ Dock by Anne Tremblay, Cape Carteret
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Turn it on.
Autumn is a great time to upgrade your appliances. When shopping, look for the ENERGY STAR® label and invest for the long term.
Shackleford Banks Paddle Time by Tom Lonka, Newport
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Service makes you smile.
Have your heat pump serviced by a qualified technician. While the technician is there, ask about sealing your ductwork with ‘mastic’ to improve the efficiency or your unit. And, don’t forget to change your filters.
Beauty on the Beaufort Waterfront by Mark Wales, Cape Carteret
White Oak River Sunset by Shirley LeBoeuf, Newport
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Holiday cooking.
If you have a lot of holiday cooking planned, your energy use can really add up. Make sure your pan covers the coil of your electric range. Cover pans while cooking to prevent heat loss, and turn off the oven or burner to let the heat in the pot or pan to continue the cooking process.
Snowy Service Call by (the late) Irv Hooper, Smyrna
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Light up your life.
Remove globes from overhead lights and wash them in warm, soapy water. Clean light covers let more light shine through, which will make your room look brighter and save you from turning on a second lamp.
Alone on the Beach by W.M Foster, Emerald Isle
Pelican Party by Tom Lonka, Newport
Egret Taking Flight by Shirley LeBoeuf, Newport
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Bundle Up!
To save energy and money, resist the urge to turn up the heat too high. Try a setting of 68 degrees in the winter.
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