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Turn off lights.
- Whether leaving the room for a few minutes or a few hours, there is no better method for eliminating costs than simply shutting off the lights.
- It costs almost $20 a year to leave one light on for 8 hours a day. *
* U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ENERGY STAR program
Get Started
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1Use dimmers, motion sensors, or occupancy sensors to automatically turn lighting on and off as needed to prevent energy waste. These can be used with many different types of lights in and around your home, including Fluorescent Interior Fixtures, Exterior Hardwired Fixtures, and LED Lights.
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2Consider purchasing smart products and energy efficient lighting products, like those offered by the Ameren Missouri Online Store.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there other low cost ideas to save money in addition to my Action Plan?In addition to your Action Plan, you can search through our Energy Tips. There are ideas for quick behavior changes, weekend projects, maintenance, when it breaks, health and comfort, and other energy saving ideas. You can easily add those to your action plan.
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If I complete this measure, can I track my savings over time?If you mark an item on your plan as completed, we will track your estimated energy use and savings over time. We can use this to find additional savings options.