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we found this interesting 10 tips to save the energy on www.dakotacountyne.org and the tips is also simple and eligible to apply on our daily activities.

Today, fossil fuels (oil, coal, natural gas) are still used to generate most of our energy-both at power plants and in automobiles.  Consumption continues even though resources are limited.

An importance focus for everyone should include the reduction of energy consumption and the reliance on fossil fuels.

Check out these ten things you can do to save energy.  They are simple, easy, and just make sense.

1. Turn off lights, appliances, TV’s, and radios when not being used.

2. Run the dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer only with full loads.

3. Hang clothes on a clothesline outside to dry when weather is nice.

4. Walk, ride a bike, take the bus, or car pool to get to places.

5. If you drive a car, have regular tune-ups, change air and oil filters, and properly inflate tires.

6. Turn down the thermostat 1 or 2 degrees and/or install a programmable thermostat.  (Should take old thermostats to a HHW collection facility.

7. Weatherproof drafty windows with caulk or plastic window insulation kits and add door sweeps to doors.

8. Try a “low flow” shower head and faucet (available at most hardware stores).

9. Replace “regular” incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.

10. If replacing appliances or electronics, purchase energy efficient models.

i hope this tips useful for all of you.

regards

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