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CONSUMER TIPS to $AVE ENERGY AND MONEY

Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency are two sides of the same coin. Most people think they mean the same thing, but they don't.

Energy conservation means reducing the level of energy use by turning down a thermostat, or turning off a light, or turning up the temperature of your refrigerator.

Energy efficiency means getting the same job done while using less energy. Efficiency is usually done by replacing an older, less efficient appliance with a new one.

In this section, you'll find both energy conservation and efficiency tips for your home, office, school, car or truck, and other areas.

You'll learn how to get your home ready for summer or winter. You'll learn how to be prepared in case the power goes out. And you'll learn some interesting facts about energy.

TIPS FOR YOUR SCHOOL

Energy Tips for Schools

TIPS FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Energy Tips for Your Vehicle

Did You Know?

The average California household uses about 5,900 kilowatt hours of electricity each year.
(Source: California Energy Commission, California Statewide Residential Appliance Saturation Study, publication # 400-04-009, June 2004.)

In 2000, California ranked 6th lowest in per capita energy consumption compared to the rest of the United States. (Source: US DOE, Energy Information Administration, Combined State Energy Data System 2003.)