Flip off lights and unplug appliances when not in use to stop unnecessary electricity use from feeding your utility bill.
Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs. CFLs look great, use less energy, and last seven to ten times longer.
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.
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.
Close doors and windows to give your room A/C a break.
Use fans instead of your window A/C on cool summer nights.
Leave your car at home and take the bus once a week for work, school or errands.
Take shorter showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.
Close windows and doors to give your central A/C a break.
Turn your central air conditioning up just two degrees to stay comfortable and save money.
Sign up for your utility’s air conditioning load control program and stop worrying about A/C costs.
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.
Install a low-flow showerhead for effortless savings that don’t impact your comfort.
Ditch the old fridge or freezer in the garage or basement for a more efficient one.
Buy green power from your utility and cut back on your coal habit.
Give composting a whirl and turn waste into dirt.
Seal attic bypasses allowing heated air to escape from you house into the attic.
Keep your fireplace damper closed shut!
Insulate your attic for big energy savings and comfort gains.
Insulate your walls to return your investment in as little as five years. It’s like putting a warm cozy sweater on your home.
Reach the pinnacle of recycling by never, ever throwing away a recyclable item, whether at home or out and about.
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