Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use to stop costly electricity leaks.
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.
Turn your central air conditioning up just two degrees to stay comfortable and save money.
Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs that use 75% less electricity and last 7-10 times longer.
Insulate your attic for big energy savings and comfort gains.
Combine trips, walk or bike for some extra exercise and energy savings.
Recycle like crazy at home and look for items in recyclable packaging.
Give composting a whirl and turn waste into dirt.
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.
Program your thermostat for smart heating and cooling (and lower bills)
Seal attic air leaks allowing heated air to escape from your house into the attic and wreak havoc.
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.
Close your fireplace damper to prevent heated air from escaping your home
Insulate your walls to improve your comfort and reduce energy waste - it's like putting a sweater on your home!
Recycle the basics – newspapers bottles and cans – to reduce your home’s environmental impact and keep usable materials out of landfills.
Reach the pinnacle of recycling by never, ever throwing away a recyclable item, whether at home or out and about.
Replace your older inefficient vehicle with a car that gets at least 30 miles per gallon.
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