If you are using fluorescent lighting there is a 15 minute rule for when to turn off the light vs. leaving it on. It does take more energy to turn on a fluorescent light but it is equivalent to only 5 seconds of the light being on consistently. The real energy loss is in the life of the light bulb. Each time you turn on the light you shorten the life expectancy of the bulb. A study was done recently which looked at energy conservation and found that if you did not need the light for greater then 15-20 minutes then turning it off did conserve energy and money. If, on the other hand, you are only leaving the room for a short period of time, then leave the light on. Also, many appliances continue to draw a small amount of power when they are switched off. These "phantom" loads occur in most appliances that use electricity, such as VCRs, televisions, stereos, computers, and kitchen appliances. In the average home, 75% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. This can be avoided by unplugging the appliance or using a power strip and using the switch on the power strip to cut all power to the appliance. Unplug battery chargers when the batteries are fully charged or the chargers are not in use.

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610 Upchurch Street
Apex, North Carolina 27502

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Name	Bedrooms	Baths	SQ.FT.	Price
2BR	2BR	1	820	$595
2BR	2BR	1	840	$563
3BR	3BR	2	1065	$616
3BR	3BR	2	1049	$675

Community Features

• 2 Playgrounds
• Laundry Room
• Basketball Court

Apartment Features

• Washer & Dryer Connections
• Refrigerator
• Phone & Cable Connections in Bedrooms and Living Rooms
• Wall-to-Wall Carpet
• Vinyl Floors