SHOPPING FOR NEW APPLICANCES
• Look for ENERGY STAR products that can save you money month
aer month. Buy the most energy-efficient model you can to keep
your energy costs down.
• Check the EnergyGuide labels, they provide the annual operating
cost and efficiency ratings of the appliance.
RP&L’s BUDGET PLAN CAN HELP
• Get on the Budget Plan. If you have lived at the same address for at
least 12 months and have a $0 balance, call RP&L and we can set you
up on our budget plan.
Richmond Power and Light
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765-973-7200
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Energy Saving Ideas for Your Home
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HEATING YOUR HOME IS THE LARGEST USER OF ENERGY
CLOTHES DRYER
• Have your heating system tuned and inspected before each heating
season. Heat loss can add up over time.
• Clean or replace the furnace lter oen during heating season. Furnaces use less energy with a clean lter.
• Keep furniture and drapery from
blocking vents.
• Close your attic, basement, garage and
exterior doors to prevent dras.
• Ceiling fans set at slow speed push
warm air away from the ceiling and
move it around the room without creating a breeze.
• Fill your clothes dryer, but don’t overload it. Your clothes dry faster
when they have room to tumble.
• Overdrying wastes energy, stop your dryer when the laundry is dry
by using the timer or auto dry cycle.
• Your dryer’s lint trap helps warm air ow better and dries your
clothes faster. Make sure it is clean aer every load.
COOLING TIPS
• If you have central air conditioning, keep bushes, plants, and debris
away from the outside unit.
• Don’t cool unused areas. Close doors and registers to cut costs.
• Set your air conditioning thermostat at 78 degrees during the day
when you are home and higher when you are away.
• A ceiling fan cools fast and costs less than air conditioning.
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
• Avoid opening the refrigerator or freezer door to browse. Each time
you do, cold air escapes and your energy costs increase.
• Because frozen food stays cold longer than air, it’s good to keep your
freezer full. You’ll save energy by placing water- lled containers in
empty spaces.
• Running 2 refrigerators increases your energy bill. Old refrigerators
are less efficient than new ones. To save, get rid of the second refrigerator.
• Condenser coils remove heat from the inside of the unit. Make sure
they are at least 2 inches from the wall and clean them twice a year
• If cold air is escaping around the door seal, adjust or replace the seal.
To check, close the door on a dollar bill. If it is easy to pull out, cold air
is escaping.
WATER HEATER
• Take a shower instead of a bath and install a low- ow shower head.
You’ll use less water.
• Set your water heater temperature at 120 degrees. By lowering the
thermostats you can cut water heating bills.
• Always use cold water when it will do the job as well as hot.
CLOTHES WASHER
• Wash and rinse your clothes in cold water instead of hot to save on
water heating costs. Use a cold-water detergent.
• Set the water level on your washer to match the size of the load and
save on water and energy.
• You will save more by waiting to wash until you have a full load.
LIGHTING
• Choose light bulbs carefully. Compact Fluorescent (CFL’s) and LED
light bulbs use 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs
and last 10 times longer.
• For outdoor use, consider high-pressure
sodium bulbs, which are more efficient
and last longer.
• When buying bulbs, check the lumens.
e higher the lumens, the more light you
will get.
• Place security lights on a timer so they
will turn on and off automatically.