10 Home Energy Efficiency Tips
- Wash clothes in cold water to save $63 a year.
- Install A Programmable Thermostat To Save Up To 10% On Cooling And Heating Costs.
- Use Your Window Shades. Close Blinds In The Sunny Side In Summer To Keep Out The Hot Sun, And Open Them In Winter To Bring In Warm Rays.
- Turn Off All Lights, Appliances, And Electronics Not In Use. A Power Strip Can Help Turn Off Multiple Items At Once. (Sometimes The Simplest Things Are Really Effective!)
- Change To New And Improved Light Bulbs. Reduce Energy Use From About A Third To As Much As 80% With Today’s Increasing Number Of Energy-Efficient Halogen Incandescent, CFLs, And LEDs.
- Look For The Energy Star Label, The Government’s Symbol Of Energy Efficiency, On A Wide Range Of Consumer Products To Save Up To 30% On Related Electricity Bills.
- Use Low-Flow Faucets And Shower Heads To Save On Water Bills.
- Clean Or Change Filters Regularly. A Dirty Furnace Or A/C Filter Will Slow Down Air Flow And Make The System Work Harder To Keep You Warm Or Cool
- Reduce Water Heater Temperature To 130° F To Save Energy And Money On Heating Water; And Wrap The Water Storage Tank In A Specially-Designed “Blanket” To Retain The Heat.
- Seal Air Leaks And Properly Insulate To Save Up To 20% On Heating And Cooling Bills, While Also Increasing Home Comfort.