1.   ...a dishwasher that uses less water and electricity than older machines.

2.   Commission spokesman Russ Rader said the commission believed the original rebate program would get people to stop using the dishwashers.

3.   In general, you should wait to use your dishwasher until you have a full load to wash.

4.   Simply turning off extra lights or not using a dishwasher during peak demand could help, without resulting in health risks, she said.

5.   Air drying instead of heat drying when using the dishwasher saves on the energy bill.