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Lighting

• Use florescent bulbs ??you have seen this article from me before.? They save energy, are just as bright and last longer
• Turn off the lights when you leave rooms or don?? need them anymore ??I know you knew already, now just remember to do it every time.? Off topic but for some reason, my sister and fianc? is really bad at doing this.
• Use sunlight whenever you can ??There are many people who would turn on the light at home in the daytime.? Why not use the sun light that is free to all of us?? Go out when it?? sunny outside and do your reading at night.? Better yet, read outside!

Refrigerators

• Make sure the door is shut ??I know I have done this a few times (especially when I was younger) and this is so easy to fix.? Every time the doors are opened, the warmer air outside will affect the temperature inside the fridge which means it will use more energy to cool it back down.
• Don?? turn your fridge too cold ??Some of us turn the temperature setting on the fridge so cold for some reason.? Listen to me, you do not need to try to freeze your milk!? All you are doing is wasting your money.
• If you shop for a new fridge, look at their energy rating.? There are some that are just more efficient than others at the same size.? Since refrigerators last years, the extra expense to purchase a more energy efficient one might be worth it.

Air Conditioners and Heaters

• Don?? turn it on if you don?? need it ??This might sound common sense, but how many of you will cover the air vents to rooms that aren?? occupied?
• Check your filters ??This might be just for air conditioners, but check your filter regularly and keep it clean!? More efficient filters will keep your room cooler and your wallet thicker.
• Don?? overcool or overheat your room ??This is similar to the fridge tip.? If you set your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, try to change it to 70 (change it to 70 from 72 in the winter).? We probably won?? feel a difference but it will save us tremendous amounts of money over the years on electricity.?

Other Energy Saving Tips

• Close the blinds when you are not in the room during the day.? It keeps the sun from overheating your room which will help your A/C cost
• Use the dishwasher only when it?? full ??The more you use it, the more energy it needs
• Unplug unused appliances including TVs, computers etc ??I have never seen anyone do this, but I heard that a TV might use more energy during the hours that it is off than while it is on.
• Use more energy efficient equivalents ??other than lights, appliances also have energy efficient counterparts.? For example, a LCD TV uses many times less energy (and also gives off less heat) than a conventional CRT TV.

This list should be a good start.? How many of these tips do you already practice?