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Saving Energy at Home, continued
Cooling
- Make sure your windows are well shaded from the summer sun by
putting up outside blinds, awnings or growing shade trees.
- Open
windows and let the fresh air in when it’s cooler outside than
inside.
- On hot summer days, close all
of your blinds, curtains, windows and doors to keep out the heat.
- Regularly
clean your air conditioner or cooler to keep it free from dust.
- Cool
your rooms to no less than 75oF.
- Turn
off the air conditioner overnight and when you are out during the
day.
- Buy an air conditioner with the ENERGY STAR® label.
- Use fans to create
nice cool breezes.
- Wear light clothing
to keep your body cool.
Lighting
- Turn off lights when you leave a room.
- If
you can, use fluorescent lighting in rooms where lights are on for
more than four hours each day.
- Try to
use timers and sensors to control outdoor and security lighting.
- Try
to use the lowest wattage globes possible when lighting an area.
- Try
to open curtains and use natural light when possible.
 
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