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It starts with you. <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities offers a host of programs that can help you make your home more energy efficient, <br /> but there's one other factor that holds vast potential for improving your home's efficiency: you. <br /> Making a habit out of any combination of the following measures can significantly reduce your electricity usage. <br /> ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTATS INSULATE <br /> Turn down your thermostat during cool months and turn You spend a lot of money and energy heating your home. <br /> it up when air conditioning. Install a programmable Don't let it escape too easily. Use insulation with an R <br /> thermostat to accommodate your weekly schedule (i.e., value of 45 or more in the ceiling and attic, and 20 or <br /> don't heat an empty home). more in the walls. <br /> TURN DOWN THE WATER NEATER REPLACE FILTERS <br /> Although some manufacturers set water heater Replacing a dirty air filter can save money by reducing <br /> thermostats at 140°F, most households usually only the amount of electricity needed to run a blower motor. <br /> require them to be set at 120°E For each 10°F reduction It's recommended you check your filter every month and <br /> in water temperature, you can save 3-5% in energy costs. replace it at a minimum of once every three months. <br /> GO LOW FLOW SHUT THEM OFF <br /> Install water flow restrictions and aerators on sink Turn off electronic devices when not in use. Don't <br /> faucets and shower heads. These measures save money underestimate the energy savings realized by turning off <br /> by reducing water use-and minimize the burden on your or unplugging unused televisions,stereos and computers. <br /> water heater. <br /> FILL THE CRACKS <br /> TURN OFF LIGHTS Seal exterior cracks and holes and ensure tight-fitting <br /> Just like mom and dad always said: leaving lights on windows. Small cracks or holes in the building's exterior <br /> wastes electricity. can really add up to substantial heating or cooling losses. <br /> SWAP FOR CFLS OR LEDS MAKE SOME SHADE <br /> Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and light emitting Sunlight streaming through windows in the summer <br /> diodes (LEDs) use less energy and last longer than can substantially increase air conditioning costs. Use <br /> standard incandescent bulbs. Contact ERMU to receive shading methods (like window coverings, awnings, trees <br /> coupons for these types of bulbs. and bushes) wherever possible. <br /> SEAL DUCT LEAKS CLOSE THE DOOR <br /> Leakage from areas such as joints, elbows and Don't heat or cool the outdoors. Keep exterior doors <br /> connections in your ductwork can be substantial. Use closed as much as possible. Block and insulate unneeded <br /> foil tape (not duct tape) or caulk to seal ducts. windows and other openings. <br /> 192 <br /> 10 <br />