Drive to the speed limit and maintain tire pressure for easy gas savings.
Turn your thermostat down just two degrees in the winter to stay comfortable and save money.
Combine trips, walk or bike for some extra exercise and energy savings.
Close doors and windows to give your room A/C a break.
Turn your water heater dial to 120° to keep your energy bills low and your family safe.
Use fans instead of your central A/C on cool summer nights.
Use fans instead of your window A/C on cool summer nights.
Close your fireplace damper to prevent heated air from escaping your home
Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use to stop costly electricity leaks.
Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs that use 75% less electricity and last 7-10 times longer.
Wash clothes in cold water to save money and preserve your clothing.
Buy green power from your utility and cut back on your coal habit.
Program your thermostat for smart heating and cooling (and lower bills)
Close windows and doors to give your central A/C a break during the summer
Turn your central air conditioning up just two degrees to stay comfortable and save money.
Give composting a whirl and turn waste into dirt.
Seal attic air leaks allowing heated air to escape from your house into the attic and wreak havoc.
Take five minute showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.
Insulate your attic for big energy savings and comfort gains.
Install a high efficiency showerhead for effortless savings that don’t impact your comfort
Replace your 15+ year old water heater with a shiny new efficient unit.
Replace your 20+ year old boiler with a shiny new efficient unit.
Replace your 15+ year old window A/C with a shiny new efficient unit.
Replace your 20+ year old furnace with a shiny new efficient unit.
Replace your older central air conditioner and treat yourself to savings.
Replace your 15+ year old fridge with a shiny new efficient unit.
Get rid of the beer fridge for serious savings!
Insulate your walls to improve your comfort and reduce energy waste - it's like putting a sweater on your home!
Recycle like crazy at home and look for items in recyclable packaging.
Replace your older inefficient vehicle with a car that gets at least 30 miles per gallon.
Use LED holiday lights to light up your winter celebrations without lighting up your utility bills.
Create your own team and see how much you can save together.
Get some cheap solar power and dry your clothes outside!
Tell a friend about the Energy Challenge!
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