Tips to Save Energy Today    

Easy low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy.

■ Install a programmable thermostat to keep your house comfortably warm in the winter and comfortably cool in the summer.  

■ Use compact fluorescent light bulbs with the ENERGY STAR® label.   

■ Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher's drying cycle.   

■ Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use.   

■ Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power).   

■ Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120°F.   

■ Take short showers instead of baths.   

■ Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.   

■ Drive sensibly. Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gasoline.   

■ Look for the ENERGY STAR label on home appliances and products. ENERGY STAR products meet strict efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.   

■ ■ Call A&M Heating and Cooling for a  AC check (click here for a coupon) to save you money on your electric bills.

■ Visit http://www.energysavers.gov/ for more energy-saving ideas.