Cornell Cooperative Extension

Onondaga County
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Look for the EnergyStar symbol when buying appliances.

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Switching to compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs can help cut home energy costs.

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Visit our pages to learn ways to save water AND energy!

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eep your home cozy and still save energy in the winter, with our tips.

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Cooking with a crockpot in summer uses less energy and keeps the house cooler.

Energy Saving Tips

Whether it is winter or summer, there are ways to save energy around your home! Visit our pages for tips.

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Saving Water & Energy

You can save water AND energy when you wash dishes by not leaving the water running and by only washing when you have a sink full of dishes. Find more tips here.

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Energy-Saving Lighting

Switch from incandescent to LED lightbulbs and cut your home energy costs. LEDs last up to 20 times longer than incandescent bulbs, use less electricity, and don’t contain mercury, like compact fluorescents (CFLs).

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Last updated December 23, 2015

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