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Whenever possible, use your appliances after 8 p.m. when electricity demand is not at its peak.
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Replace your incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR® qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs.
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Make a habit of turning off lights when you leave a room.
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Maximize the amount of daylight in your home to reduce the use of lights.
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Consider dimmer switches and motion censors to help you reduce the use of indoor and outdoor lights when you may forget to turn off.
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Plug your electronics into power bars and turn off the bar when they are not in use.
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Install pump timers on pools and spas.