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Power Facts A labama P ower C ustomer N ewsletter November 2013 www.AlabamaPower.com Save energy and save money this winter. You can help control your power bill by using energy more efficiently. Here are a few tips to save on energy costs around the house this winter. • Set your thermostat at 68 degrees or lower during the day, and even cooler at night. • Dress warmly; this will allow you to lower your thermostat and still be comfortable. • Close fireplace dampers after a fire is out. • Close garage doors to keep out cold wind. • Open drapes and blinds on sunny days to let in the sun's warmth. • Install a storm door to create a pocket of insulated air between the door and storm door, helping to reduce heat loss. • Replace old caulk and weatherstripping around windows and doors. • Use ceiling fans in reverse mode to push hot air from the ceiling to the occupied areas of the room. • Seal around wiring and plumbing penetrations to stop air leaks. • Have your heating system professionally serviced annually to keep it running at top efficiency. • Wrap your electric water heater with an insulating blanket to keep in the heat. • Insulate attics, crawl spaces and unheated basements to keep out the cold. Learn how to save more with Alabama Power's online Energy Checkup. Just log on to www.AlabamaPower.com/energycheckup. POWER RECIPE 4-5 potatoes 1-2 carrots 1 small onion 2 Tb. butter 3 C milk ½ C flour Salt and pepper to taste Cheese and bacon bits for topping Creamy Potato Soup Peel potatoes and carrots and chop into small pieces. Chop onion. Mix all together in a large pot and cover with water. Boil until potatoes are soft. Drain water and place pot of vegetables on medium burner. Add butter and 1-2 cups of milk. In small, lidded bowl, add flour, sour cream and 1 cup of milk. Shake to mix and add to pot. Fill pot with extra milk until all potatoes are covered and cook until thick and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with cheese and bacon bits. Stephanie Miller, Boaz

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