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ENERGY DID

EFFICIENCY YOU

ELEMENT KNOW?

ENERGY EFFICIENCY WINTER SAVINGS TIPS The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is working
to educate California residents about what they
need to know and do to obtain a REAL ID before
SUN POWER the October 1, 2020, federal enforcement date. As
part of the application process, California residents
Open curtains and window shades on south-facing
windows to bring free heat into your home. will be required to provide two different documents
to verify their California residency, and one of those
documents may include YOUR utility bill, provided
BUNDLE UP that the customer’s full name and home address

Get cozy with sweaters, socks, and blankets instead of appear on the document. If your full name and full
turning up the thermostat. home address are not printed on your document,
your document will not qualify as a verified proof
SLEEP COOL of residency document necessary to obtain a REAL
ID; this includes documents with a PO Box as the
You can save about 10% per year on heating bills by mailing address.
turning down your thermostat 10-15 degrees while you
sleep. Invest in flannel sheets and a warm comforter instead.
For a full list of documents required to obtain a REAL
ID, please visit:
WASTE NOT
realid.dmv.ca.gov/your-real-id-checklist/
Close off ducts and vents to rooms you don’t frequently
use to be more energy efficient. For more information, please visit:
CaliforniaREALID.org
‘TIS THE SEASON

for LED holiday lights. LED light strings use about 75% less
energy and last 25 times longer than old incandescent
lighting. Remember to unplug your decorative lights before
you go to bed or leave the house for additional savings.

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