Tips and tricksDid you know that using a hairdryer for just 15 minutes a day uses enough energy to light three modest homes for a year?
How about that using power management settings on your computer can save more than $60 a year in energy costs, or that you can reduce your energy bill by 20% just by unplugging certain appliances?
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