Energy Saving = Money Saving!

It's starting to heat up here in the Tri-Cities and we'd like to help save our residents some money on their utilities. The way we look at it is: More money in your pocket = More play & fun = Happier residents = Happier community! Here are some energy saving tips from the Franklin PUD to save you some green!

1. Turn air conditioners off if you are going to be gone more than four hours.
2. Circulate air inside your apartment with fans. The air movement increases the cooling off of the body by evaporating moisture on the skin.
3. Keep your shades drawn when possible. Install drapes to help keep out the sun.
4. Use your microwave in place of your range oven for cooking when possible. Your range will increase the heat in your apartment making your air conditioner work harder to cool.
5. If you do have to use your stove, use tight-fitting lids to keep the steam in the pan.
6. When using your oven, try to cook more than one item at a time.
7. Pre-heat your oven only 5-8 minutes before baking.
8. When using your dishwasher, was full loads only and let the dishes air dry.
9. Wash and dry full loads of laundry. Try using the cold water setting and using special detergent specially made for cold water washing.
10. Clean the lint screen in your dryer before every load.
11. Take showers instead of baths. Showers generally use less water than baths.
12. Turn off lights in any rooms you're not using.
13. Use natural daylight as much as possible.

For more energy saving tips, visit franklinpud.com

If you have any tips that work for you that aren't listed here, please share them in the comment section!