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Power Facts AlAbAmA Power Customer Newsletter November 2015 www.AlabamaPower.com POWER RECIPE 1 medium onion, finely chopped ½ teaspoon garlic salt 2 tablespoons butter 6 cups water 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped 16 ounces fully cooked smoked sausage, sliced 15-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 beef bouillon cube 2 cups chopped cabbage ¼ cup ketchup 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Ruthie Hatfield-Ferrell, Auburn Smoked Sausage and Bean Soup In a large soup pot, cook the onion, garlic salt and butter together until onions are tender, but not brown. Add water, potatoes, sausage, beans, cabbage, beef bouillon cube, ketchup and vinegar. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes, until cabbage and potatoes are tender. • 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. • 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. • Install a storm door to create a pocket of insulated air between the door and storm door, helping to reduce heat loss. • 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/tips. 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. Save energy and Save money thiS winter.

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