Energy conservation is the act of using or consuming less energy by changing one’s behavior. Energy conservation is achievable through low-to-no cost changes.

Tips on how you can change your behavior to save energy:

• • Turning off lights when you leave the room;
  • Taking shorter showers, using less energy to heat the water;
  • Turning down your thermostat and putting on a sweater;
  • Use cold water for washing clothes;
  • Use a clothesline in the summer months to dry clothes;
  • Add electronics to a power bar and turn it off when you are not home.