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Live Smart Newsletter - Indiana subscribers, December 2010

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The holidays typically bring an increase in energy usage, whether it be plugging in decorative lights or playing host to out of town guests. Use these tips and resources to keep high energy bills under wraps:

Lighting
Use LED Lights Switch the lights on your decorative displays to Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights. LED lighting uses 90% less energy than incandescent lights.

Put decorations on a timer Turn off your holiday lights before you go to bed and during the day by using a timer.


Planning for Guests
Be smart with your thermostat Turn the thermostat down when you have guests in your home. Extra bodies mean extra warmth at no cost to you.

RESOURCES  PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS
Installing and setting a programmable thermostat
$20 Rebate from Vectren’s Conservation Connection
ENERGY STAR: Choosing the right model for you


Preparing Meals
Use your microwave Use your microwave when possible since it uses less energy and requires a shorter cooking time than a conventional oven.

Keep the oven door closed The temperature inside your oven lowers as much as 25 degrees whenever the door is opened. So resist your urge to take a peek at what’s cooking inside, and use your oven light instead.


Home Appliances
Don’t overuse your dishwasher Run your dishwasher only when there is a full load. Try air-drying your dishes to conserve energy.

RESOURCES  USING YOUR APPLIANCES EFFICIENTLY
Refrigerators
Clothes dryers
Clothes washers
Dishwashers
Water heaters
RESOURCES & REBATES
Televisions
The average plasma TV uses about 60% more energy than an LCD or rear-projection model.
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Gaming Consoles
Find out how much energy that new gaming system consumes -- even when it’s turned off.
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Conservation Connection Rebates
Earn a $200 rebate on a high efficiency natural gas furnace and other great rebates from Vectren's Conservation Connection.
Learn More


WINTER SAFETY REMINDERS
As temperatures drop, it's important to be aware of heating safety. Discover ways to keep warm and stay safe during the heating season.
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SHARE THE WARMTH
Vectren will match dollar-for-dollar all public donations to the Share the Warmth program this winter, up to a total of $200,000. This nonprofit initiative is designed to offer free home weatherization services to income-eligible homeowners.
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