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6/1/2010

Keep cool this summer

• Replace standard incandescent lightbulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs. The electricity used by standard bulbs produces 10 percent light and 90 percent heat. Also, compact fluorescent lights are cheaper to operate.
• Schedule heat-producing chores like baking or doing the laundry after the hottest part of the day.
• Install an insulating jacket on your water heater.
• Use kitchen and bathroom fans to remove heat and moisture during and after cooking and bathing.
• When replacing appliances, buy those with the Energy Star® label. These appliances conserve energy and release less unwanted heat.
• If you are home during the day, use a room fan to create a cooling breeze.
• If you live in an area where evenings are cool, don't forget about the cheapest cooling method of all. Open your doors and windows, or run window fans. This will move cool evening air through your home for almost no cost.

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