"The average family currently spends $1600 each year on utilities, and that amount is expected to rise drastically this year. A lot of the energy costs for a typical home is wasted though and this is where you can save 10% to 50% on your utility bills. In Everyday Energy Tips you will learn ..." Tips to Save Energy Today • Set your thermostat comfortably low in the winter and comfortably high in the summer. Install a programmable thermostat that is compatible with your heating system. • Use compact fluorescent light bulbs. • Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher’s drying cycle. • Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use. • Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power). • Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120° F. • Take short showers instead of baths. • Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes. • Look for the ENERGY STAR® label on home appliances and products. ENERGY STAR products meet strict efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Your Home’s Energy Use The first step to taking a whole house energy efficiency approach is to find out which parts of your house use the most energy. A home energy audit will pinpoint those areas and suggest the most effective measures for cutting your energy costs. You can conduct a simple home energy audit yourself, you can contact your local utility, or you can call an independent energy auditor for a more comprehensive examination. Energy Auditing Tips • Check the insulation levels in your attic, exterior and basement walls, ceilings, floors, and crawl spaces. • Check for holes or cracks around your walls, ceilings, windows, doors, light and plumbing fixtures, switches, and electrical outlets that can leak air into or out of your home. • Check for open fireplace dampers. • Make sure your appliances and heating and cooling systems are properly maintained. Check your owner’s manuals for the recommended maintenance. • Study your family’s lighting needs and use patterns, paying special attention to high-use areas such as the living room, kitchen, and outside lighting. Look for ways to use lighting controls—like occupancy sensors, dimmers, or timers—to reduce lighting energy use, and replace standard (also called incandescent) light bulbs and fixtures with compact or standard fluorescent lamps. Formulating Your Plan After you have identified where your home is losing energy, assign priorities by asking yourself a few important questions: • How much money do you spend on energy? • Where are your greatest energy losses? • How long will it take for an investment in energy efficiency to pay for itself in energy cost savings? • Do the energy saving measures provide additional benefits that are important to you (for example, increased comfort from installing double-paned, efficient windows)? • How long do you plan to own your current home? • Can you do the job yourself or will you need to hire a contractor? • What is your budget and how much time do you have to spend on maintenance and repair? Grab Your Copy For Only . . . $9.95 I know you will get something from this well written eBook! Remember: Knowledge is power - And Great Knowledge is Powerful. When reading an eBook can MOVE you - Isn’t that feeling worth the price of the wonderful read? ENJOY! APPLY! SHARE!

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