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Conserving energy is about more than saving money on your utility bills. When you use less power in your home, it benefits the environment by reduces your carbon footprint. If you’re unsure where to get started, read on for a few suggestions to consume less energy around the house.

3 Tips For Saving Energy in Your Home

1. Unplug Appliances When Not in Useelectrician

Did you know that your electrical appliances consume energy even when not in use? This is because they are in stand-by mode, which is when the plugs continue to draw in small amounts of electricity. You can avoid these by keeping all of your appliances unplugged until you need them.

2. Update to Energy-Efficient Bulbs

Traditional incandescent light bulbs are outdated and waste a significant amount of energy. Update the lighting in your home to CFL and LED bulbs, which are the energy-efficient alternative. During the day, keep the lights off and open up the blinds in your home to let in natural light.

3. Get a Programmable Thermostat

Programmable thermostats allow you to adjust the temperature in your home to match the schedule of your household. You can set it to turn off automatically after the last person leaves the house, and to turn on before you return home. This puts less wear-and-tear on your HVAC system and thus keeps it running efficiently.

4. Install ENERGY STAR Appliances

ENERGY STAR products are independently certified to save energy without sacrificing features or functionality. Not only do you reduce your energy usage if you provide a receipt and a few other details JMEC will send you a rebate check! Visit our rebate page http://www.jemezcoop.org/content/rebates to see if your new appliance qualifies.

To learn about more ways you can make your home energy-efficient, turn to the team at Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative in Hernandez, NM. Since 1947, the experienced billing clerks can provide you with more detailed information to proactively control you electric usage. Give them a call today at (505) 753-2105 or visit our webpage to learn more.

 

 

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