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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 15, 2001 Community Ten simple things you can "If I r i r j a. to. A 11 A do to conserve energy Year after year, Utahs August forecast can be summarized in three letters: Traditionally Utahs hottest month, August is also the month when Utahns consume the most electricity. Which makes it the H-O-- T. perfect month to conserve tricity, no matter how hot it gets. Energy conservation is some- thing we should practice throughout the year, day in and day out, because it saves elec- tricity, reduces our electricity bills and protects our economy from high electricity prices, said Jeff Burks, director of Utahs Energy Office. However, Au- gust is the month when our ef-forts to conserve electricity can really pay off. From a conserva- tion standpoint and from an eco- nomic perspective this is the time of year when we run the great- est risk of exposure to high elec- tricity prices, and when conser- vation can do the greatest good. While Utahs electricity is among the most reliable and least expensive in the nation, there have been times during the past year when demand has outstripped supply. At such times, Utahs electric utilities forced to buy extra power in the wholesale spot market. This can be costly, with wholesale times more than prices often it costs local utilities to generate the power. And those costs are passed on consumers through high sum- mer power bills and increased power rates from year to year. The time to begin serious con- efforts is now, said who Burks, manages Gov. Michael O. Leavitts recently elec- - 3-- 10 . announced statewide empower consumers with prac- tical, timely information on simple, voluntary actions they can take to conserve electricity. Were not asking Utahns to dramatically change their just to be sensible in lifestyle power use to hours before or after that daily block is helpful. 7. Cook in a microwave oven or on an outdoor grill instead of using electric ovens. And you thought barbecuing was just for fun! You didnt know you were conserving energy while you grilled those hot dogs, 8. If you have a second refrig- erator, avoid using it. Unplug it if you can. 9. Line dry clothes instead of using electric clothes dryers, Just like Mom used to d six-ho- ur their use of electricity, Burks said. Wehopeto piakeconsum- ers more aware of those times during the day when energy con- servation makes the biggest con- tribution to maintaining reliable and affordable supplies of elec- tricity for. Utah consumers. If ' everyone helps out just a little, the payoff for all of us will be youll love the fresh smell! dramatic. 10. Open windows at night, What does it mean to h6lp out Take advantage of the natural just a little? Following are 10 cooling effect oflower nighttime simple things you can do to con- - temperatures, serve energy this summer:. all were Simple things-that- s 1. Turn off lights, TV s, VCRs asking people to do, Burks said, and computers when not in use. But those simple, easy things It sounds almost too simple, but can make a big difference ifwere take a look around your house- - all doing them. If everyone will you may be surprised at how. help a little, it will help a lot. many lights and appliances you do-an- find running without anyone using them, Use compact fluorescent light bulbs in fixtures that remain on three or more hours per day. Yes, theyre more expen-ar- e sive than traditional light bulbs, But they alsouse75 percent less 2. energy and have X X X X ..x 4 a y : - life expectancy. The money they save on your electricity bill will be noticeable. 3. Install light dimmers, mo-t- o tion sensors or timers. Use lights only when you need them, 4. Set your thermostat for 78 degrees or higher if health mits. Use fans instead of air conditioning when possible. 5. 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