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Ten Tips for Cutting Energy Costs

Fix air leaks around windows, doors, and electrical outlets. Use foam inserts, weather stripping, and caulk.
Install storm windows and doors, or put up plastic sheeting to reduce heat loss.
Turn the thermostat down at night or while no one is home. You can reduce your heating bill by as much as five percent.
Insulate attics, exterior walls, under floors, heat ducts and hot water pipes.
Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact florescent light bulbs (CFL) or wherever possible. By replacing just five, you can save about $60 per year.
Turn off lights when no one is in the room.
Take shorter showers.
Install an Energy Star qualified programmable thermostat – set to lower the heat when you’re gone and while sleeping.
Close fireplace damper when not in use to prevent cold air from entering the house.
Unplug DVD players, battery chargers, TVs and computers when not in use. They use energy constantly.