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Reducing your energy demands this summer will save money and conserve energy, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves our environment. Here are some easy, free ways to be energy conscious:

• In the summer, set your thermostat to 78 degrees F, or your highest comfortable setting.
• Use shade trees and other landscape features and awnings to keep the sun from overheating your home.
• Use ceiling fans and other cooling fans to circulate air. Turn fans off when no one is in the room.
• On hot days, try to prepare meals that don't require the range or oven. Use the microwave oven.
• Check and replace if necessary HVAC unit filters approximately every 6-8 weeks or as they become dirty. Keep air registers clean and free of furniture, carpeting, and drapes.
• Use kitchen and bathroom ventilation fans wisely - excess running will cause you to waste energy and lose cool air to the outdoors. Turn them off as soon as their job is complete.

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