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Purchase smaller (correct-sized) versions of dishwashers, fridges, water heaters and kitchen appliances. Microwaves, toaster ovens and slow-cookers can use 75 percent less energy than a large electric oven.

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For two people, a full-size fridge may be larger than you need (especially if you're not cleaning it out regularly). When reheating food, don't use the oven to heat a piece of pizza, and wait to run your dishwasher until you have a full load.

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