Drive to the speed limit and maintain tire pressure for easy gas savings.
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.
Combine trips, walk or bike for some extra exercise and energy savings.
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.
Close windows and doors to give your central A/C a break during the summer
Wash clothes in cold water to save money and preserve your clothing.
Take five minute showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.
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.
Turn your water heater dial to 120° to keep your energy bills low and your family safe.
Use fans instead of your window A/C on cool summer nights.
Install a high efficiency showerhead for effortless savings that don’t impact your comfort
Close doors and windows to give your room A/C a break.
Sign up for your utility’s air conditioning load control program and stop worrying about A/C costs.
Leave your car at home and take the bus once a week for work, school or errands.
Buy green power from your utility and cut back on your coal habit.
Replace your older inefficient vehicle with a car that gets at least 30 miles per gallon.
Get rid of the beer fridge for serious savings!
Close your fireplace damper to prevent heated air from escaping your home
Replace your 15+ year old fridge with a shiny new efficient unit.
Insulate your attic for big energy savings and comfort gains.
Replace your 15+ year old water heater with a shiny new efficient unit.
Seal attic air leaks allowing heated air to escape from your house into the attic and wreak havoc.
Replace your older central air conditioner and treat yourself to savings.
Replace your 20+ year old boiler with a shiny new efficient unit.
Replace your 20+ year old furnace with a shiny new efficient unit.
Insulate your walls to improve your comfort and reduce energy waste - it's like putting a sweater on your home!
Give composting a whirl and turn waste into dirt.
Replace your 15+ year old window A/C with a shiny new efficient unit.
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.
Host a free Energy Challenge presentation at your business, school, congregation or neighborhood.
Use LED holiday lights to light up your winter celebrations without lighting up your utility bills.
Cars get tune-ups every few thousand miles - your furnace needs a tune up every fall.
Get some cheap solar power and dry your clothes outside!
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