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Energy-Saving Tips & Tools

Explore energy-saving center tips, tools, how-to videos, and more to save energy in your home.

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SSP Tip - Use Advanced Power Strips to Fight Phantom Power

SSP Tip – Use Advanced Power Strips to Fight Phantom Power

SSP Tip - Prep Your Vents for Comfort

SSP Tip – Prep Your Vents for Comfort

SSP Tip - Make Your Ceiling Fan Match the Season

SSP Tip – Make Your Ceiling Fan Match the Season

SSP Tip - Put Your Curtains to Work

SSP Tip – Put Your Curtains to Work

SSP Tip - Bundle Up to Save Energy

SSP Tip – Bundle Up to Save Energy

SSP Tip - Slow Your Flow: Saving Water Saves Money & Energy

SSP Tip – Slow Your Flow: Saving Water Saves Money & Energy

SSP Tip - Let in the Fresh Air

SSP Tip – Let in the Fresh Air

SSP Tip - Ditch the Drying Cycle

SSP Tip – Ditch the Drying Cycle

SSP Tip - Beat the Heat by Cleaning Your Air Conditioner

SSP Tip – Beat the Heat by Cleaning Your Air Conditioner

SSP Tip - Using LED Light Bulbs to Save Energy and Money

SSP Tip – Using LED Light Bulbs to Save Energy and Money

Step-by-Step Installation Instructions for the Nest Thermostat E 

Video – Step-by-Step Installation Instructions for the Nest Thermostat E

8 Great Reasons to Switch to a Smart Thermostat

Video – 8 Great Reasons to Switch to a Smart Thermostat

Mobile Application Set-Up for the Nest Thermostat E

Video – Mobile Application Set-Up for the Nest Thermostat E
Energy-Saving Projects

7 Energy-Savings Projects You Can Do in 5 Minutes or Less

Not only does saving energy help the environment, it also saves you big bucks on your energy bill. Everyone knows that turning off the lights when you leave a room can save you energy, but the saving doesn’t stop there — these tips will take your energy savings even further.
Landscaping

Landscaping Your Way to an Energy-Efficient Outdoors

Not only does landscaping add curb appeal, it can also improve your home’s comfort and lower your energy bills throughout the year.
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