Page 4 - Current Energy - Summer 2019

ENERGY DID

EFFICIENCY YOU

ELEMENT KNOW?

SUMMER ENERGY EFFICIENCY SAVINGS TIPS A FAN ABOVE THE REST

Take advantage of our Residential Rebate Appliance
Program. Choose Energy Star Appliances. Whole house fans are one of
WASHER TIPS the biggest energy saving

• Wash with cold water, it will significantly cut down on energy use. opportunities for Moreno Valley’s
• Wash full loads, a full load uses the same amount of
energy regardless. climate - save up to 50-90% off
• Air dry when possible, hanging clothes out to dry avoids
using energy. your A/C related costs.
REFRIGERATOR TIPS

• The ideal temperature for the refrigerator is 37° - 40°,
freezer is 0° - 5°.
• Minimize door openings, when cool air escapes the
refrigerator works harder to maintain it coolness.
• Keep refrigerator full, it will maintain cool air better, but
don’t overfill, it will cause poor circulation.
• Check the door seals, air will escape and cause energy
use to spike.

USE YOUR CEILING FANS

• Using your ceiling fan often is an inexpensive way to
circulate air throughout your home.
• Adjust your fans to turn counterclockwise during the
summer months, because this will push cool air down
toward the ground (hence, toward you!).

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