Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Summer Money Tips

Source: Flex your power (fypower.org) a California non-profit committed to saving energy. http://www.fypower.org/res/summersavings/

This is one of the BEST pages for simple, easy to follow steps to save money on your summer cooling bills!

The Best No Cost or Low Cost Tips to Prepare Your Home For Hot Weather Setting your air conditioner 5° higher will save up to 20% on cooling costs. Use fans to make indoor temperatures feel cooler, most ceiling fans use less energy than a light bulb. Have your air conditioning unit serviced to cut 15% of cooling costs. Don't try to cool the great outdoors — Seal cracks, gaps, leaks and add insulation to save up to 20% on home cooling costs. Keep windows and doors shut and shades closed during the day, to keep your house cool and reduce air conditioning needs.
They also have 5 specific easy to do savings tips that you should check out for yourself!

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