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Do not over-wash clothes. Delicate clothes don't need as long a wash cycle as dirty work clothes.

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Presoak or use a soak cycle when washing heavily soiled garments. You'll avoid two washings and save energy.

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Clean the dryer lint filter after every load to improve air circulation and quicken drying.

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Dry towels and heavier items separately from lighter weight items.

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Don't over-dry clothes. If your dryer has an auto-dry feature, use that instead of the timer.

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Open curtains and blinds to heat rooms naturally.

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Listen to your mother. ("What do you think — we own the electric company?!") Turn off everything that's not in use: lights, TVs, computers, electronics.

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Insulate your hot water pipes and water heater with approved insulation materials.

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Using the right pot or pan on stove burnersA 6" pot on an 8" burner wastes over 40% of the burner's heat.

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Taking showers instead of baths and installing a low-flow showerhead to reduce water use by 50% or more.

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Fixing leaky faucets around the house A leaky faucet wastes gallons of water quickly.

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Using cruise control on the highway. It helps you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, it will save gas.

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Use up to 75% less energy

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Last up to 10 times longer

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Reduce pollution and help protect the environment by using less energy