Remember to Set Up Your Gadgets with Energy Saving Features Turned On

When you get new gadgets, remember to set them to save energy when you first configure them.

The latter two parameters are too bright for your home, and use much more energy.

Let your gear sleep without a screen saver or slideshow.

Get anEnergy Starrouter or modem.

Stream movies through Roku, Apple TV, or Chromecast rather than game consoles.

The consoles use much more energy.

A few simple choices can save energy and save you money on your electric bill.

See what else you’re able to do below.

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