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Save on your natural gas, electricity and water bills by following a few practical steps when you wash dishes!

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Energy Conservation Tips

• Wash full loads in the dishwasher - this actually uses less water and energy than washing them in the sink.

• Choose the "energy saver" feature for the drying cycle, or let the dishes air dry.

• Load dishes in their proper locations to ensure maximum cleaning efficiency. See the dishwasher owner’s manual for instructions on proper loading.

• Check and clean the dishwasher drain as necessary. Solid pieces of food waste can build up over the dishwater drain and cause the dishwasher to work harder.

Appliance Selection Tips

• Purchase a new ENERGY STAR® dishwasher with energy-saving settings, such as partial load setting (which uses less hot water) and energy-efficient drying cycles.

Where can I get more information about dishwashers?
Flex Your Power at www.fypower.org

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The actual energy savings obtained in each instance depend on various factors, including geographic location, weather conditions, equipment installed, usage rates, and so forth. Completing multiple energy saving measures will not necessarily result in cumulative savings. Any rebates provided are subject to satisfaction of applicable qualification rules. Certain rebate programs may be modified by the California Public Utilities Commission, and are subject to the availability of funds.