Ameren releases tips to save energy during the holiday season

(KFVS) - Between the lights, the heat and the family running around the house, energy is being used at a higher rate in most households.

Ameren Illinois released a few tips to save energy this holiday season.

• If you have a Christmas tree, try out a fiber optic one. Ameren officials said the trees wit LED bulbs already on them use 25 to 80 percent less energy. You’ll save time and money.
• Set your lights on a timer to turn off during the day.
• Give gifts that can be energy efficient like a solar-powered phone charger.
• Turn down the thermostat for holiday parties.
• Use your warm clothes to keep the heat bill and energy use down.
• Unplug unecessary electronics that draw power from an outlet.
• Turn off your overhead or lamp lights when the holiday lights are on.
• Fill up on hot cocoa and warm eggnog to warm you from the inside so you don’t have to touch your thermostat.

Check out more tips here.

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