The Department of Water Resources is conserving energy by taking the following important steps. We encourage you to do the same. Use lower washing temperatures and line dry clothes when you can. Turn out lights in empty rooms. When not in use, turn off computers and other electronic equipment.
Refrigerators use one-sixth of a home's energy.
Dusting coils and checking door seals can help save electricity. You can set the temperature as high as 38 degrees without spoiling food. If possible, shift high energy use tasks to non-peak hours. As at home, adjust the thermostat. Turn off unneeded lights and equipment, especially in unused offices and conference rooms.