Drive to the speed limit and maintain tire pressure for easy gas savings.
Combine trips, walk or bike for some extra exercise and energy savings.
Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use to stop costly electricity leaks.
Close windows and doors to give your central A/C a break during the summer
Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs that use 75% less electricity and last 7-10 times longer.
Turn your central air conditioning up just two degrees to stay comfortable and save money.
Use fans instead of your central A/C on cool summer nights.
Sign up for your utility’s air conditioning load control program and stop worrying about A/C costs.
Program your thermostat for smart heating and cooling (and lower bills)
Turn your thermostat down just two degrees in the winter to stay comfortable and save money.
Take five minute showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.
Turn your water heater dial to 120° to keep your energy bills low and your family safe.
Wash clothes in cold water to save money and preserve your clothing.
Close your fireplace damper to prevent heated air from escaping your home
Insulate your attic for big energy savings and comfort gains.
Install a high efficiency showerhead for effortless savings that don’t impact your comfort
Get rid of the beer fridge for serious savings!
Buy green power from your utility and cut back on your coal habit.
Close doors and windows to give your room A/C a break.
Replace your older inefficient vehicle with a car that gets at least 30 miles per gallon.
Seal attic air leaks allowing heated air to escape from your house into the attic and wreak havoc.
Use fans instead of your window A/C on cool summer nights.
Replace your 20+ year old furnace with a shiny new efficient unit.
Leave your car at home and take the bus once a week for work, school or errands.
Replace your 15+ year old water heater with a shiny new efficient unit.
Replace your older central air conditioner and treat yourself to savings.
Insulate your walls to improve your comfort and reduce energy waste - it's like putting a sweater on your home!
Reach the pinnacle of recycling by never, ever throwing away a recyclable item, whether at home or out and about.
Composting is fun every day of the year!
In addition to composting at home, seek out composting in your community, too!
Replace your 15+ year old fridge with a shiny new efficient unit.
Host a free Energy Challenge presentation at your business, school, congregation or neighborhood.
Create your own team and see how much you can save together.
Tell a friend about the Energy Challenge!
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