Cook with small appliances: Cooking with your toaster oven, electric skillet and slow cooker for specialized jobs, rather than the range saves more energy because small appliances use less energy.

Use the microwave: Using your microwave oven for smaller meals instead of the regular size will shorten your cooking time which saves energy.

Clean or replace air filters: Replace filters on exhaust hoods, humidifiers, vacuums, etc. Clogged filters impair performance making the unit you are using use more energy to try to run as efficient as it would with a clean air filter

Run cold water for disposal: Cold water saves energy and solidifies grease, moving it more easily through the garbage disposal and pipes while hot water requires energy to warm the water.

Purchase an ENERGY STAR model: If you have been looking to buy a new refrigerator or freezer, look for the ENERGY STAR label. ENERGY STAR refrigerators and freezers can save you hundreds of dollars on your electric bill over the life of the appliance. Remember,, the older your refrigerator the more energy it uses to run. Sometimes up to 3-4 times more then today’s more efficient models.