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You might be wasting energy and money every day. We're with you to help you identify simple things to do around your home to put money back in your pocket.
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- Install a low flow showerhead
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- Items like your phone charger and cable box use power even when not in use
- Monitoring your energy in your online account helps you see how you're using energy and save
- Rotating a ceiling fan to clockwise pushes more warm air down
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- Unplug when you're not using your console
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- The average consumer loses $45-100 per year in heat loss
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There are plenty of ways to take control of your energy usage and save money, even if you rent. Here are some simple things you can do to start saving today!
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