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#OUC lineman Richard Boley at work in Md. Today Boley & Co. are in NY to restore power on Long Island. http://t.co/BZUmBRZq

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When you refresh your pet's water bowl – or refill a fishbowl or aquarium – use the old water to irrigate plants instead of dumping it...

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Designate a drinking cup for each family member. If everyone uses his or her own glass, you can wash them less often than after each use.

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Every little bit counts. Get an inexpensive white board to put up in the kitchen instead of leaving notes on paper.

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Making a move? National Geographic lists the top 10 green cities annually. Check out www.thegreenguide.com

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Sharpen lawnmower blades regularly. This helps grass grow more efficiently and results in less grass blade dehydration.

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Make the most of natural light. Position your mirrors in corners to broadcast light around the entire room.

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Upgrading your phone? Recycle it. The average lifespan for a cell phone is only 18 months, and currently, only 1% are recycled.

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Drain the tank. Draining a quart of water from the water heater tank prevents sediment buildup, which affects efficiency.

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Follow the speed limit. Driving 75 mph instead of 65 mph will lower your fuel economy by 10%, and increase tailpipe pollution in many...

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Stagger your work hours to avoid peak rush hours. You’ll spend less time sitting in traffic, consume less fuel, and cut down on stress.

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Follow us at @OUCreliableone to continue receiving tips and tricks for saving energy and water. OUC Reliably Green will be moving very soon!

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Make www.ouc.com/stormcenter your one-stop location for safety tips, outage map & important phone numbers.

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Alter your cooking techniques. Don't lay foil on racks. Foil obstructs the natural flow of heat.

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Reuse items in your kitchen. Pickle, jam and spaghetti sauce jars can be reused to store other foods in place of plastic containers.

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Go back-to-school and go green by reusing supplies such as partially filled notebooks or products made from recycled material.

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This holiday weekend, stay local and cut down on carbon emissions while rediscovering the joys of your own community.

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Adjust light level. Higher light settings use more energy, so save energy by using dimmer controls, high/low switches or three-way bulbs.

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Only a few more days until moving day for OUC Reliably Green. Continue following us @oucreliableone to keep receiving great tips!

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Those high-definition televisions are great, but keep in mind they use six times more energy than a regular TV.