10 Ways to Save Money and Become More Energy Efficient in 2010
1. SWITCH TO LED LIGHTING- Use 75% less energy that lasts up to 10 times longer.
2. TURN OFF THE LIGHTS- One 100-watt bulb left on overnight costs $25 per year. Multiply that by how many are in your house.
3. KEEP LIGHTS CLEAN- Dust can cut a bulb’s light output by 25%
4. USE SLEEP MODE/FUNCTION- An average household can cut 60% of the energy their electronics use by using the sleep mode
5. RETHINK OUTDOOR LIGHTS- You save energy and money by switching to efficient outdoor lights. Also consider installing a motion sensor to increase security and savings
6. TURN DOWN THE THERMOSTAT FIVE DEGREES- Turning it down one degree saves about 2% on your heating bill. Turning it down 5 degrees saves about 10 %. Install a programmable thermostat and it will do the work for you.
7. CHANGE OUT FILTERS- To keep your heating systems working at top performance, change out your furnace’s air filter before the winter season sets in. A dirty filter will redue air flow, making your systems work harder
8. USE YOUR CEILING FAN IN THE WINTER- Use the reverse spin option at its slowest speed to help send the warm air down into the room
9. PLUG ELECTRONICS INTO POWER STRIP- Easy to shut off strip when not using. Save these devices from draining energy and your wallet
10. FIX LEAKY WATER FAUCETS- 30 drops of water per minute can waste up to 50 gallons of water per month.
Happy New Year Everyone!
Warmest Regards,
Your Friends at Millennium Visual Systems 
