Are You Energy Smart? Here are seven energy smart ideas, designed to help you save money on your electrical bill and help protect our fragile environment: If you cool with window A/C units, place them on the north side of the house to avoid direct sunlight. When possible, clear vents of obstructions and shut doors to unused rooms. Be sure you have an energy-efficient electric water heater. Also, you should turn the water heater off (from the breaker) when youﾒre away for more than a few days. Compact fluorescent lamps can replace incandescent bulbs in most table lamps and will save up to 75% in lighting energy, produce more light and last up to 10 times longer and keep cooling costs down. Place the refrigerator away from the stove, dishwasher, heat vents and direct sunlight. Dry loads one right after another. Youﾒll use less energy because the dryer is already heated. Itﾒs always a good idea to hang on to appliance manuals so you can refer to them for care information and possible energy saving tips. "Do Your Part, Become Energy Smart"