Adjust your thermostat. Change your light bulbs. Seal air leaks. Adding new weather stripping and caulking around the doors seals out heat and keeps cool air in. Run your dishwasher and do your laundry at night or during other off-peak hours.
Older appliances can use twice as much energy as star-labeled machines.
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