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Energy Saving Special Notice
Remember that there is a direct association between
water conservation
and energy savings when practicing conservation measures involving
hot water. Your hot water heater can comprise as much as 35% of your
energy bill.
The
following tips will save water and energy and your money:
- Not filling the bathtub all the way, or
better yet taking a 5 min. shower.
- Install
low flow aeration shower and faucet heads. These inexpensive devices really
work and pay for themselves! Just screw off the old ones with a
common wrench and screw in the new one. Not too tight though.
- Use water level adjustments on laundry washers
or
wait until you have a full load. Use the cold water
setting whenever you can.
- Same for your dishwasher , use full loads,
water saving settings and air dry if you have the option available.
- Avoid
defrosting foods with running hot water. Plan ahead and defrost the day
before in the refrigerator or covered on a counter top.
- Insulate your hot
water heater using only approved
covers and see if lowering the thermostat a bit still satisfies your
hot water needs.
For further energy conservation measures check out these tips from PNM PNM Energy Saving Tips
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