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How much money do you spend on energy? According to U.S. Department of Energy and Bureau of Transportation Statistics latest findings, the average family spends over $ 9,000.00 annually for a total home utility and transportation costs. Every day there are opportunities to save energy, money and the environment. An estimated 25% reduction in violence and other variable costs of energy can be realized by following these ten simple suggestions.Develop your own plan to save money while making your home easier to heat and cool. Check for leakage of air into and out of your home. This can be done with a quick inspection of the attic, basement and floor for adequate installation. Check the fireplace damper. Look for holes or cracks around walls, ceilings, windows, doors, lighting and interior plumbing and electrical switches and sockets. Then seal those openings with the installation materials and chalking. Buy and install a programmable thermostat that will keep your home a comfortable temperature in both winter and summer. Maintain your cooling and heating systems and changing filters in them regularly. These improvements will not only save money, they also bring additional benefits by making your home more livable. More savings can be achieved by using compact fluorescent light bulbs and turning off electric lights when not in use. Also, to use dimmers and timers reduce energy use. Lower the thermostat in your home and water heaters. Water heaters can operate effectively at 120 degrees. Wash full loads of laundry and dishes. Although air-dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher's drying program. Turn off electronics such as computers, TVs, and DVD players when not in use. A simple way to save energy and protect the electronics from power surges and lighting strikes is to connect them intro a power strip. Then it can be easily switched off when not in use. When you need to replace appliances and electronics pick Energy Star those that meet strict U.S. Department of Energy standards. These purchases will pay for themselves in energy savings. Beat the high cost of gasoline and maintenance of vehicles by driving responsibly and maintain your vehicle. Sensible driving habits can result in less money paid for gas and repairs to your car. Aggressive driving such as speeding, rapid acceleration and braking wastes gas and puts unnecessary wear and tear on the car. Have the oil changed if necessary and maintain your vehicle according to manufacturer's specifications. This will save money and extend the life of your car.We can all make good decisions for ourselves and our environment by saving energy.