5 > Flip the Switch!

Turn off electronic gear and lights when you leave a room.

Remember, you can do simple things around the house everyday to save energy:

• Turn the lights off when you leave a room.
  
  
• Natural light is good for you! If you have windows facing to the north, open your window shades during the day instead of using your lights.
  
  
• Turn off your TV and video game system when leaving a room.
  
  
• During the summer, open your windows slightly during the night to let cool air in your house when practical. Closing some of the windows in the morning will keep your house cooler during the day and reduce your air conditioning expenses.
  
  
• Also during the summer months, use fans instead of your air conditioner or swamp cooler when possible. Fans cost less to use than an air conditioner or swamp cooler.
  
  
• Close the vents and doors of rooms you are not using.
  
  
• Don't leave your laptop power adapter plugged in when you are not using your computer. It still draws energy even when it's not connected to your computer.

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