Buy ENERGY STAR® Home Electronics.  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 computers off when not in use.  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!

Enable computer "sleep" mode.  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.

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

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

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