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Traditional incandescent light bulbs consume a lot of electricity; wasting much of it. This is especially true in large homes, and in homes with large numbers of occupants. Newer bulbs, such as LEDs, consume one fifth of the energy used by traditional bulbs. Switching to LED bulbs is one of the lowest cost ways to get huge savings on your electricity bill.

Approximately 5% of household water is used for washing dishes and running dishwashers. Using the dishwasher with only full (or near full) loads saves energy and water.

Using the washing machine with only full (or near full) loads of laundry saves energy and water.

Some refrigerators, especially older models, lose much of the cool air they make and aren't energy-efficient.

An irrigation system is a convenient way to accurately deliver water to where you need it, in the amounts that you need. It also saves a considerable amount of labour.

Some freezers, especially older models, lose much of the cool air they make and aren't energy-efficient.

Some washers don't make efficient use of electricity and hot water. This is especially true of older models, and in homes with large numbers of people and laundry.

Some dishwashers don't make efficient use of electricity and hot water. This is especially true of older models.

Whether leaving the room for a few minutes or a few hours, turn off lights when an area is no longer in use. Also, make sure to turn off all unnecessary lights when you leave for the day.

Many electronics draw small amounts of power even when they're in standby or low-power mode. When many devices are in a low power state for 24 hours a day, the amount of power used can add up.