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only through the improvement of equipment and machinery,
better and more reliable energy sources and installations,
that we can face the demands of the future. You can achieve
a lot, doing very little. Be a part of the effort to make a
more shinning future, taking these simple steps: |
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 Save
Electricity |
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- Turn off the lights every
time you leave a room.
- Keep your light bulbs clean.
Dust reduces their capacity to illuminate.
- Install switches so that
lights can be turned on and off automatically.
- Cover your walls with light-colored
paint or wallpaper.
- Use bulbs with the
appropriate amount of watts for your needs.
- Use natural light whenever
possible.
- Choose fluorescent lights
instead of incandescent ones.
- Outside, use sodium lights
instead of mercury lights.
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Heat
up the water not your pocket |
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- Adjust the thermostat to the
minimum required (110 degrees for regular use and 140 degrees
for dish washers).
- Use cold water detergent to
wash clothes and dishes.
- Turn the water heater on 15
to 30 minutes before using the hot water. Turn it off when not
in use.
- Consider using automatic
switches to turn your water heater on and off.
- Buy the water heater
according to your family size (5 gallons per person).
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Freeze
your bill with your refrigerator |
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- Keep the cooling temperature
control at the lowest possible level. Recommendation: 40
degrees for the refrigerator and no less than 0 degrees for
the freezer.
- Avoid opening the
refrigerator door too frequently.
- Make sure there is enough
ventilation between the refrigerator and the doors and
cabinets that surround it.
- When you're gone on vacation,
empty the refrigerator and adjust the thermostat to the
minimum cooling level.
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Cool
your home while saving money |
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- Choose the appropriate unit
for your room.
- Look for the unit with the
highest energy efficiency rating (EER). An EER of 8 is
considered good, while 10 or more is excellent.
- Turn off the unit if the
room will be empty for a long period of time.
- Clean the air filter at
least once a week.
- Avoid using in your room
equipment that generate heat, such as TV sets, irons, blowers
and others.
- Keep windows and doors shut.
- Avoid curtains and plants
interfering with your air conditioning unit.
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