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Helpful Energy Saving Tips from H.B. McClure.

Are your home appliances as efficient as they can be? Are there ways you could lower your monthly utility bills? H.B. McClure can help find the answers to those questions. Download our Common Sense Savings PowerPoint for practical ways to save.

Want to identify the top expenses your heating or cooling system is incurring? There's a simple formula you can use to determine the operation cost of any appliance.

Appliance/Equipment Wattage X Number Hours Used Per Day ÷ 1000 =Daily Kilowatt-hour (kWh) consumption (1 kilowatt (kW) = 1,000 Watts)

Multiply this number by your electric rate (kilowatt hour) for your daily expense associated with this product. Multiply by 365 to identify a full-year's cost.

Coffee Pot Example:

Ten Simple Ways to Save Energy (Plus One Extra Way!)

There are numerous inexpensive ways to reduce the amount of energy you use. Here are 10 steps you can take to save money this winter:

1. Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.
2. Install a water heater jacket for energy savings of up to 4% - 9%.
3. Identify and then cover or fill holes in your attic and basement.
4. Turn down the thermostat by 3˚ to 7˚ and save up to 8%.
5. Change your air filter once a month during heating season and save up to 10%.
6. Make sure furniture or rugs don’t block baseboards and heating vents.
7. Schedule of home energy audit to identify energy loss and make your home more energy efficient.
8. Switch the direction of ceiling fans so warm air near the ceiling is pushed down.
9. Raise window shades/blinds and open curtains during the day to take advantage of the sun’s warmth.
10. Schedule a tune-up for your heating system. It could reduce your fuel costs by as much as 10%.
11. Consider upgrading your air conditioner or central cooling system to a more efficient model.