Tips For Easy Energy Savings At Home ol (NAPSA)—Asenergy costs con- tinue to rise and as we become increasingly aware of the importance of energy conservation, sav- for Marriott International, is responsible for the energy management choices for the company’s more than 350 hotels outside of the Continental U.S. Here, he shares some of his top tips to help save your energy dollars: Know Your Numbers. Set your thermostat at 78F during the summer, 85F or more when you leave your home for more than four hours. In the winter, set your thermostat to 69F during the day, 60F orless at night. Appliance Science. Keep heat-producing appliances (such as television sets and lamps) away from your thermostat—the hotair will make your cooling systems work harder. Think Green. Trees that lose their leaves in the winter can actually help you save energy dol- lars. In the summer, their leafy branches provide shade; in the winter, they allow the sun to warm your home. Water Works. Replace worn washers in leaky faucets promptly. A faucet that leaks one drop of TW ky hz er oo y te, @ \\ AW _Y \e aos RRS UM / = ing energy at homeis an essential part of keeping our environment healthy and our pocketbooksfull. Luckily, making smart choices about using electricity is easier than you think. In most homes,significant energy savings can berealized through implementing simple changes. Gary Hurst, Senior Vice President of International Engineering, UI A few simple steps can save you hundreds on your energybills. water each second can waste 200 gallons of hot water a month. For further savings, remembera fiveminute shower uses far less water than a tub bath. * Cooking Up Savings. The kitchen uses more energy than any other area of your home. Appliances such as microwave ovens, toaster ovens, slow cookers and electric skillets can reduce the usage of bigger and sometimes less efficient ovens and stoves. After dinner, make sure to use cold water when operating the garbage disposal. This not only saves energy, but actually helps the unit’s performance. Suds Savings. To save energy when doing laundry, sort laundry by fabric, color and degree ofsoil. Washing and drying similar fabrics together saves time, energy, money and wear on your clothes. When it comes time to dry, make sure to fill the dryer. It is more efficient to dry a full load than a small load.
