BGE HOME Can Show You How to Save Money with Energy Star Electrical and Plumbing Related Products.

Here are some helpful hints to help save you money!

1. Home lighting can consume up to 10 percent of home electricity costs. Energy StarŪ labeled lighting products use about 75 percent less electricity than incandescent lighting products and last about 10 times longer. These compact fluorescent lamps or CFLs are an easy and low cost way of making your home's lighting more energy efficient.

2. Ceiling fans are a great way to save money year-round. Not only can they keep you cooler in the summer but they also circulate warm air in the winter. They can help reduce your heating and cooling costs. An Energy Star labeled ceiling fan is about 40 percent more efficient than a regular fan.

3. Energy Star labeled outdoor lights used with CFLs cost less than $8 in electricity annually. They provide nighttime visibility and safety and are available with motion sensors for even greater energy savings.

4. Energy Star labeled water heaters use less energy to heat your home's water. Adding an insulating wrap can also reduce your energy costs.

Compact Flourescent Lights (CFLs) emit the same amount of light as standard bulbs but have a lower wattage rating because they use less energy. Use this handy guide when replacing standard light bulbs.

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