Tip #1
Optimize your energy use through efficiency and conservation.
It is important to examine your power consumption and reduce your power needs as much as possible. Identify large and/or variable loads (such as water pumps, outdoor lights, electric ranges, AC refrigerators, clothes washers, etc.) and try to reduce or eliminate the load. New Energy Star rated appliances use far less energy than older pre energy star appliances. Replace incandescent lamps with fluorescent or LED lamps wherever possible. Fluorescent lamps provide the same level of illumination at 1/3 the wattage of incandescent lamps. The least expensive investment you can make is in energy conservation and efficiency.
