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@EnrgyEffcnyAR Use outdoor lights with a photocell unit or a timer, so they will turn off during the day.

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR Know the temperature settings on your water heater? Low (or Warm) = 80-90° Hot (or triangle symbol) = 120° A = 130° B = 140° C = 150° Very Hot = 160° Water at 140°F or more can scald skin in seconds, it takes about 10 seconds at 135 °F, and 1 to 2 minutes at 126 °F

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR Here in Arkansas, most homes heating and cooling account for more than 50% of your energy expenses. Find ways to lower the energy used to heat your home or apartment and save a lot of money!

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR Get an energy audit and weatherize your home. Stopping air leaks in your home you can help prevent moisture issues in the summer. If it is hot and you add humidity to the air you'll likely feel about 4 degrees less comfortable.

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR Clean the lint filter - Removing lint from every dryer load improves air circulation and increases dryer efficiency.

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR Showering is a leading way we use water in the home, accounting for nearly 17 percent of our homes indoor water use—for the average family, that's up to nearly 40 gallons per day. Low flow showerheads will help you save water and the energy you pay for to heat it.

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR 10% or more of the energy used to heat or cool your home typically escapes via leaks.

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR Contact your utility company to see what home energy efficiency incentives are available in your area. Your utility may also offer rebates for a professional home energy assessment and certain air sealing and insulation projects.

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR Clean the door gaskets on your refrigerator/freezer – if these are not clean, they may not seal well and that will cost you energy and money

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR By making energy efficiency upgrades in your home, you can save energy and money. These may reduce your energy bills by up to 40%.

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR Be wary, when using portable electric space heaters long term, they often use large amounts of electricity quickly.

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR Try out the Energy Savings Calculator at https://t.co/U2OXdCwdUM

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR Are you planning a DIY project to insulate and seal your home? Try our free Home Energy Projects book at: https://t.co/U2OXdCeCwc

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR Baking in the oven? With many recipes that need to bake for longer than about an hour, pre-heating the oven isn't necessary.

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR Warm days ahead.. for each degree you raise your thermostat above 72 degrees, you could save up to 2-4% of your cooling expenses.

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR Stop energy leaks is by unplugging unused appliances. One easy way is plugging into power strips and turning it off if not used.

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR According to the EPA, replacing old, faucets and aerators with WaterSense labeled models can save the average family 700 gallons of heated water per year. Savings you enough energy to run a hairdryer for about 17 minutes a day for a year.

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR If your TV, computer, chargers and other appliances are plugged in, they quietly drain electricity, even if they are turned off.

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@EnrgyEffcnyAR According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you can save 10% on your energy bill just by turning your thermostat down 10 to 15 degrees for eight hours a day.