Cool Energy Efficiency

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Cool Energy Efficiency (NAPSA)—You can save energy and money without getting hot underthecollar, according to Edison Electric Institute, if you consider a few warm-weather comfort tips: For each degree you raise the thermostat, you save 2 percent on your cooling costs. Set the thermostat to 78 F or higher. When the weather is mild, turn off the air-conditioning and open the windows. During the hottest part of the day, close your blinds and curtains on windowsfacing south and west. Close doors and cooling vents in unused rooms. Check and clean or replace air filters every month. Hose off the outside air conditioner box once a year. Caulk and weather-strip your doors and windows. Schedule equipment maintenance by a licensed professional each year. To learn more about how to save money and protect the envi- ronment, get energy active today at www.getenergyactive.org.

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