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Family-Friendly Energy-Saving Tips

Wed, 05/25/2016 - 14:33

School may be wrapping up for summer break, but there’s still plenty to learn about energy efficiency! This summer, use our family-friendly energy-saving tips to get the kids involved in a fun activity, lower your energy bill, and teach the whole family the valuable role they can play in protecting the climate.

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    1. Take a Cue from Your Heroes

    Don’t do it alone! Enlist the help of The Lorax with our free Lorax Activity Book, perfect for getting kids hooked on energy efficiency at a young age.
     

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    2. Flip the Switch on Savings

    DVD players, televisions, game consoles, and other consumer electronics make up 21 percent of the average household’s electricity use. To prevent that number from getting even higher, remind family members to turn off electronics after using them. Bonus tip: Make a family rule to turn lights off when the room is not in use!

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    3. Get Outside

    On warm, summer days, enjoy the great outdoors with a family bike ride instead of switching on the TV!

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    4. Spot the Little Blue Label

    Replacing kitchen appliances, upgrading to a new TV, or looking for the perfect home? Make it a competition to see who can spot the most ENERGY STAR labels! That little blue label means that product, building, or home has been certified by the EPA as energy efficient.

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    5. Take the Pledge

    As a family, pledge to take energy-saving actions in your home that will help protect our environment for years to come. Get started and create a free My ENERGY STAR account by visiting energystar.gov/pledge.  

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