Always switch off the TV, VCR, microwave and stereo at the power point instead of leaving them in stand-by power mode.
Purchase appliances with the highest Energy Star rating.
Set your fridge temperature to 5°C. Leave sufficient room around the top and back of the fridge (around the coils) to allow hot air to escape.
Defrost the freezer regularly and set the temperature to -18°C.
If you own a dishwasher, run it only when it is full.
Consider solar lighting for your garden. Decorative solar garden lights are now available in inexpensive kits.
Dry washing on a clothesline. Your clothes will smell fresh, look better and wear longer.
Replace incandescent light globes with compact fluorescents. They provide just as much light and use 75 per cent less power.
Install time switches on your lights or movement and light sensors that provide security while saving money and energy.
Turn off your hot water system when you go on holidays.
Switch off the light when you leave the room.
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