Energy Savings Tips For Summer

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Turn Up Your Thermostat

Use your appliances wisely

Avoid running your appliances during peak hours. This is during the hours of 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• Do your laundry efficiently by using the warm or cold water setting for washing your clothes. Always use cold water to rinse clothes. (Save: 4 percent)
• Line dry clothes whenever you can. (Save up to 5 percent)
• When you need to use the dryer, run full loads, and clean the clothes dryer lint trap after each use. (save: 0.5 percent)
• Conserve energy by running your dishwasher only when it is fully loaded, and turn off the dry cycle and air dry dishes instead. (save: 1 percent)

Eliminate wasted energy

Turn off all appliances, outdoor and indoor lighting, and equipment when not in use. (Save: 2 percent)

• Unplug electronic devices and chargers when they aren't in use. Most new electronics use electricity even when switched "off." These include computers and printers on a power strip. (Save: 1-2 percent)

Replace air conditioner filters