If you are thinking about purchasing a new TV or VCR, look for ENERGY STAR models.ENERGY STAR TVs and VCRs save money and help protect the environment by using less energy.

Turn off your computer and monitor when you're not using them. If you leave your computer on all the time you are likely spending well over $100 per year on electricity!

If your computer has a 'sleep' mode make sure that this feature is enabled. With this feature active, the computer will automatically convert to a low energy mode when not in use, cutting energy usage to less than half.

Screen savers do not save energy. The best way to reduce your monitor's energy consumption is to turn it off.

Position your waterbed as far as possible from exterior walls. Cold air passes through exterior walls and will make your waterbed heater work harder.

Make your waterbed just like your parents always told you to. Covering you waterbed can reduce heat loss by as much as 30%. This means savings of $25 annually for a typical waterbed.

Lower the temperature of your waterbed heater to the coolest setting at which you are comfortable.