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Appendices <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page A-2 <br />5. Unplug it <br />Did you know that appliances, chargers, home theater equipment, stereos and televisions use <br />electricity even when their power is "off"? Eliminating this "leaking" electricity could save you 6– <br />26% on your average monthly electricity bill. Take a walking tour of your home and unplug <br />seldom-used appliances and install power strips so that the power to frequently used items can <br />be easily turned off. <br />6. Change the lights <br />Replace any incandescent light bulbs that remain in your home with compact fluorescent lights <br />(CFLs). Replacing one incandescent light bulb with a CFL can save $30 or more in electricity <br />costs over the bulb‗s lifespan. <br />7. Set your Thermostat for the Season <br />Set your thermostat in winter to 68°or less during the daytime, and 55° before going to sleep (or <br />when you're away for the day), to save 5-20% of your space heating costs. During the summer, <br />set thermostats to 78° degrees or more to save 5-20% of your cooling costs. For an easy fix, <br />purchase an inexpensive programmable thermostat that makes these changes for you. <br />8. Increase Energy Efficiency at home <br />Did you know that you can save up to 350 lbs. of CO2 and $150 per year at home by simply <br />keeping air filters clean? To determine more ways to increase energy efficiency, take advantage <br />of free home energy audits offered by many utility companies. When you are ready to purchase <br />an appliance, ensure that you purchase an EnergyStar appliance. To reduce carbon emissions <br />associated with energy use, install or purchase alternative energy for your electricity needs. <br />9. Stop Unwanted Services <br />Did you know that junk mail production in the US consumes as much energy as 2.8 million <br />cars? Stop your junk mail at www.directmail.com/junk_mail. Stop unwanted catalogs at <br />www.catalogchoice.org. <br />10. Get your friends and families to reduce their carbon emissions <br />