Easy Energy Efficiency Improvements List fjfj
Lighting •
Turn off lights when not in use.
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Remove or disconnect unnecessary light fixtures.
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Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs or LED light bulbs.
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Replace or retrofit non-energy efficient light fixtures.
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Install "occupant sensors" to automatically turn lights off and on.
Use task lighting; focus light only where needed. This will eliminate the need for overhead lamps and reduce glare and eyestrain.
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Take advantage of "day lighting".
Regularly dust lamps to maximize life expectancy and light output.
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Lower light levels where appropriate such as around computer monitors.
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Install timers or photocells on outside lights.
Water Heating •
Use hot water wisely. Use less water. Don’t let water run unnecessarily
Lower hot water temperature settings. Hotter water loses energy quicker. If you have an electric water heater just for hand washing, lowering the thermostat from 130 to 120 will annually save you at least $10.
Turn off water heater when not in use. Get a programmable thermostat for $30. A water heater timer will save you $10-$50 every year.
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Insulate hot water holding tanks and hot and cold water pipes.
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Use less. Install faucet aerators.
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Find and fix leaks.
Refrigeration •
Perform routine maintenance, such as vacuuming, to remove dust.
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Turn off the lights in walk-in refrigerators.
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Add strip curtains to refrigerated spaces without doors.
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Defrost regularly.
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Retrofit or replace old refrigerators and freezers.