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BY JOHN DRAKE COOPERATIVE ENERGY ADVISOR


W LED USA


LED light bulbs are the easiest way to increase efficiency in your home. From indoor bulbs for your lamps, recessed lighting and hanging fixtures to outdoor lighting, such as flood lamps and even decorative lighting strands – there’s an LED bulb for everyone.


LED lighting used to be expensive, but prices have gone down significantly in recent years. As prices have


dropped the styles have increased, giving homeowners many options for all their lighting needs. While Lowe’s and Home Depot will carry the biggest selection of styles, you can save quite a bit of money by purchasing LED bulbs online and using your Co-op Connection savings card. The website ledusa.com offers hundreds of LED bulbs for all your lighting needs. From LED floodlights to reading bulbs, you will find a bulb for every socket. You will be asked to enter your co-op card number for the discount.


Below are some top-rated options for energy-efficient lighting for you to consider:





GE Reveal 60 Watt Equivalent Bulb. Price around $18


• Cree TW Series 60 Watt Equivalent Bulb - From $9 up to $16.





Sylvania’s Ultra HD floodlight-style bulb – between $22 and $35


ho are you shopping for this Christmas? If your list contains people who like useful gifts that save money, I’d like to suggest a few ideas. The following products are affordable easy to install, and will help your gift recipient reduce their household energy use. While you’re at it, consider treating yourself!


off all of your electronic devices using a power strip. If you know someone who needs one, the TrickleStar Motion Sensor Power Strip costs around $30.


THE BEST NEST GREENER GIVING


Gifts that pay you back in energy savings and care for SHOWER POWER


Water-saving showerheads are also a great gift option. On average, Americans consume over 3 billion gallons of water daily. Switching to a water-saving showerhead could save a family of three up to $631 per year in costs and could reduce water consumption by over 2,600 gallons per year. Lack of water pressure can be a concern when giving this gift, so I’m suggesting a few examples that save water, while


maintaining adequate water pressure. •


Glacier Bay 1-Spray Hand Shower – around $13


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The Delta 1-Spray Water-Saving Showerhead – around $16


The Delta Arias 5-Spray Showerhead – around $37


By this time I’m hoping that most people know that one of the best ways to save energy in your home is to turn


One of the hottest gadget gifts on the market today is the NEST thermostat. This incredible thermometer—created by former employees of Apple— learns your family’s patterns and adjusts to keep your home comfortable when you’re awake and active, and dialing


back when your sleeping. It does a lot more, which you’ll see for yourself if you shop for one. You will pay a price for all the nifty features, however, they actually do work to save you money. The Nest runs around $249 on Amazon.


From all of us here at Choctaw Electric, have a happy, energy-efficient holiday!


For questions about your home’s energy usage or to schedule a free home energy audit, please


contact John Drake at 800-780-6486, ext. 233.


ENERGY EFFICIENCY Tip of the Month


Be merry and bright, but don’t let your holiday lights shine all night. Save money on your electric bill by installing a light timer for your decked out home. It can help lower your electric bill and reduce energy consumption. Use a manual timer plugged into an electrical outlet to automatically turn lights on and off as scheduled.


Source: Department of Energyy


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