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Use less lights on your tree and house by using spotlights to light up decorated trees, lawn ornaments and such. Use a timer on lights. CFL spotlights are available. Gift wrap alternatives: reusable gift bags, newspapers, old maps, reusable tins, or use...

Wrap (or check) insulation blanket around water heater. Place insulation on intake and outtake water lines from water heater. Check and insulate gaps around windows, doors, air conditioners, and any pipe or wire that enters the house from outside. Lower...

Replace inefficient bulbs with CFL’s (compact fluorescent bulbs). They use 75% less energy and last many times longer. Check at stores for bulbs that are part of the Consumers Energy Rebate Program. Go to bed earlier and rise earlier to take advantage of...