Shade that Air Conditioning Unit!

Plant trees or shrubs to shade air conditioning units, but do not block airflow.

And/or, if possible, place your air conditioning unit on the north side of the house.

A unit operating in shade uses as much as 10 percent less electricity than the same one operating in the sun!

Turn that Thermostat Down at Night!

In the winter, turn your thermostat down at night.

You can save 3 percent on your heating bill for every degree you turn it down. WOW. Break out the flannel pj's!!

Cutting Power to Devices Not in Use!

A New York-based company, ThinkEco, has developed the "Modlet", a modern 2-plug outlet that automatically cuts power to plugged-in devises when not in use. The modlet goes on sale to consumers next year and will retail for approximately $40. For more information, visit www.thinkeco.com!