Who doesn't like free? These actions cost nothing, but will save big!
Sign up for your utility’s air conditioning load control program and stop worrying about A/C costs.
Close doors and windows to give your room A/C a break.
Turn your water heater dial to 120 degrees to keep your energy bills low – and reduce the risk of scalding.
Use fans instead of your central A/C on cool summer nights.
Turn your thermostat down just two degrees in the winter to stay comfortable and save money.
Use fans instead of your window A/C on cool summer nights.
Keep your fireplace damper closed shut!
Take shorter showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.
Close windows and doors to give your central A/C a break.
Flip off lights and unplug appliances when not in use to stop unnecessary electricity use from feeding your utility bill.
Combine trips, walk or bike for some extra exercise and energy savings.
Wash clothes in cold water to save money and preserve your clothing.
Drive to the speed limit and maintain tire pressure for easy gas savings.
Recycle the basics – newspapers bottles and cans – to reduce your home’s environmental impact and keep usable materials out of landfills.
Recycle like crazy at home and look for items in recyclable packaging.
Reach the pinnacle of recycling by never, ever throwing away a recyclable item, whether at home or out and about.
Turn your central air conditioning up just two degrees to stay comfortable and save money.
Host a free Energy Challenge presentation at your business, school, congregation or neighborhood.
Print out our free Energy Challenge coloring sheets to show off your knowledge and art skills at the same time.
Create your own team and see how much you can save together.
Calculate your home's carbon footprint to better understand your savings potential.
Use a free Energy Challenge widget to show off your energy skills!
Tell a friend about the Energy Challenge!
Promote the Energy Challenge at your school to build your team and save energy.
Promote your work's Challenge team and help your coworkers save money in their homes.