Other things you can do to save energy and money: ??? Turn off lights, coffee pots, radios, fans and other appliances when not needed, use power strips with switch to avoid "standby losses". ??? When shopping for appliances, look for the ENERGY STAR label. ??? When buying food, buy local and seasonal products (e.g. carrots from the Bamberg area vs. pineapples from Hawaii, and strawberries in spr