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  1. Use a microwave to cook when possible. They use 50-65% less energy than conventional ovens & don't heat your home in summer.
  2. Need the perfect holiday gift? Wish someone special a bright and cheery season with a CEC gift certificate. Call 541-548-2144 for details.
  3. Want lower energy bills? Leave no dryer lint behind. Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers advises cleaning the lint filter each load.
  4. Federal tax credits are available for home energy efficiency upgrades (windows, doors, water heaters, HVAC). Go to energystar.gov/taxcredits
  5. Shopping for a new gaming console? Consider the annual energy costs…. Nintendo Wii: $10; Microsoft Xbox 360: $103; Sony Playstation 3: $134.
  6. Ductless heat pumps make a great replacement for old electric baseboards and wall heaters. Call CEC for info on a $1500 rebate + tax credits
  7. Drafty windows can account for 10 to 25 percent of your heating bill; Upgrade with ENERGY STAR windows to cut costs by up to 30 percent!
  8. Want to shave your PC’s power consumption? Head over to www.hp.com/powertochange and download a nifty FREE widget that helps you save energy
  9. Wondering how to lower your home energy costs? Try our Online Home Energy Cost & Savings Calculator: http://tinyurl.com/yd7nwvl
  10. Heating with electric baseboards? You may be eligible for a $1,500 rebate if you upgrade to a ductless heat pump! http://tinyurl.com/ydpkvx6
  11. CEC Conservation Workshops - Learn more about conservation opportunities and programs available to CEC members: http://tinyurl.com/nwrlv9
  12. Only 20 percent of pre-1980 homes are properly insulated. An insulation upgrade can reduce heating and cooling needs up to 10 percent!
  13. Protect yourself from lightning! Do not use corded telephones; phone use is the number one cause of indoor lightning injuries in the U.S.
  14. Save money, don’t overcool! Adjust home air conditioning or heat pump to maintain 76º F or higher. http://tinyurl.com/lmckkk
  15. CEC debuts new Safety Trailer and high-voltage safety demonstrations (video: http://tinyurl.com/q8eg9q). School demos available Fall 2009.