Looking for ways to green your routine? It’s easy. Start with a new, simple habit. Maybe it’s taking a shorter shower or adjusting the thermostat. You don’t need to make major changes to make a big difference when it comes to helping our planet—because every little bit helps.
Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22!
Want a great way to celebrate Earth Day all year long? We’ve got five! Here are some energy-saving tips that can easily fit into your daily routine and quickly become second nature.
5 ways to green your routine
- Install solar lighting that recharges itself, or motion lighting that keeps your indoor and outdoor spaces lit only when in use.
— - Take shorter showers to reduce the amount of energy needed to heat your water—plus, lowering your water heater’s temperature to 120°F will save you even more while keeping your family safe.
–– - Save $100 annually by adjusting your thermostat by 7–10°F for 8 hours a day or by using a programmable thermostat.
– - Regularly clean or replace your air filters to keep your heating and cooling system working more efficiently.
– - Set the temperature of your refrigerator between 35°F and 38°F and your freezer around 0°F to save energy.
Save today and tomorrow with an ENERGY STAR® appliance
- Replace your aging hot water heater with an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater and receive a $400 rebate from us. The average payback period is three years, and you can save up to $470 a year on energy costs afterward.
– - Save more than $260 in energy costs over the lifetime of a new ENERGY STAR refrigerator—and receive a $50 rebate on qualifying models.
– - Save up to $550 in energy costs over the lifetime of an ENERGY STAR washer.
– - Save up to $210 in energy costs over the lifetime of an ENERGY STAR dryer.
When you use less energy, you save more for what matters most—like family, friends and our environment.
To learn more about energy efficiency, visit us at SaveWithPPL.com.
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