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Electronics and Appliances

Saving energy doesn't mean going without, it means wasting less. Look at all the potential ways to save money and protect the environment with these ideas for improving household energy efficiency. Ready to do more? Get additional tips on how small changes add up to big savings!

1. Replace outdoor lighting with its equivalent, outdoor-rated compact fluorescent bulb (CFL). Download Brochure or View Video.
2. Use outdoor security lights with a photocell and/or a motion sensor.
3. Turn computers and monitors off when they are not in use.
4. Turn large-screen TVs completely off when they are not in use.
5. Turn off stereos and radios when they are not in use.
6. Turn off the pool pump and/or heater when it is not needed.
7. Unplug battery chargers when not in use.
8. Replace at least five of your most used lights with ENERGY STAR labeled compact fluorescent light bulbs and save more than $50 annually.
9. Plug home electronics, such as television sets, DVD players, and satellite or cable boxes into power strips that can be turned off with one button when equipment is not in use.

Find out how much energy you're using and get even more tips using our Household Appliance Calculator.