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  • Drive to the Limit

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 2 Expense: Expense: 1

    Drive to the speed limit and maintain tire pressure for easy gas savings.

    18 Members

  • Flip the Switch

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 1 Expense: Expense: 1

    Flip off lights and unplug appliances when not in use to stop unnecessary electricity use from feeding your utility bill.

    14 Members

  • Ditch the Car

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 3 Expense: Expense: 1

    Combine trips, walk or bike for some extra exercise and energy savings.

    12 Members

  • Do the Twist

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 1 Expense: Expense: 2

    Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs. CFLs look great, use less energy, and last seven to ten times longer.

    12 Members

  • Get With the Program

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 2 Expense: Expense: 2

    Enjoy easy energy savings with a push of a button and your new programmable thermostat.

    11 Members

  • Keep in the Cold: Central A/C

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 1 Expense: Expense: 1

    Close windows and doors to give your central A/C a break.

    11 Members

  • Five is Just Fine

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 2 Expense: Expense: 1

    Take shorter showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.

    10 Members

  • Thank Your Fans: Central A/C

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 2 Expense: Expense: 1

    Use fans instead of your central A/C on cool summer nights.

    8 Members

  • Two Degrees of Savings: Heat

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 1 Expense: Expense: 1

    Turn your thermostat down just two degrees in the winter to stay comfortable and save money.

    8 Members

  • Wash 'em Cold

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 1 Expense: Expense: 1

    Wash clothes in cold water to save money and preserve your clothing.

    8 Members

  • Two Degrees of Savings: A/C

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 1 Expense: Expense: 1

    Turn your central air conditioning up just two degrees to stay comfortable and save money.

    8 Members

  • Harness the Power of Wind

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 2 Expense: Expense: 3

    Buy green power from your utility and cut back on your coal habit.

    7 Members

  • Take a Load Off

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 2 Expense: Expense: 1

    Sign up for your utility’s air conditioning load control program and stop worrying about A/C costs.

    7 Members

  • Don't Get Burned by Hot Water

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 1 Expense: Expense: 1

    Turn your water heater dial to 120 degrees to keep your energy bills low – and reduce the risk of scalding.

    6 Members

  • Go with the Flow

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 2 Expense: Expense: 2

    Install a low-flow showerhead for effortless savings that don’t impact your comfort.

    6 Members

  • Get on the Bus

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 2 Expense: Expense: 2

    Leave your car at home and take the bus once a week for work, school or errands.

    5 Members

  • Thank Your Fans: Window A/C

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 2 Expense: Expense: 1

    Use fans instead of your window A/C on cool summer nights.

    4 Members

  • Keep in the Cold: Window A/C

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 2 Expense: Expense: 1

    Close doors and windows to give your room A/C a break.

    3 Members

  • Put a Damper On It

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 1 Expense: Expense: 1

    Keep your fireplace damper closed shut!

    3 Members

  • Batts in the Attic

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 4 Expense: Expense: 4

    Insulate your attic for big energy savings and comfort gains.

    3 Members

  • Out with the Old

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 3 Expense: Expense: 1

    Ditch the old fridge or freezer in the garage or basement for a more efficient one.

    3 Members

  • Upgrade to an Efficient Vehicle

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 5 Expense: Expense: 5

    Replace your older inefficient vehicle with a car that gets at least 30 miles per gallon.

    3 Members

  • Compost Like Crazy!

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 4 Expense: Expense: 3

    In addition to composting at home, seek out composting in your community, too!

    2 Members

  • Seal Attic Bypasses

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 3 Expense: Expense: 3

    Seal attic bypasses allowing heated air to escape from you house into the attic.

    2 Members

  • Recycle it All

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 4 Expense: Expense: 1

    Recycle like crazy at home and look for items in recyclable packaging.

    2 Members

  • Compost Year Round

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 5 Expense: Expense: 3

    Composting is fun every day of the year!

    1 Member

  • Upgrade Your Fridge

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 4 Expense: Expense: 4

    Replace your 15+ year old fridge with a shiny new efficient unit.

    1 Member

  • Cozy Up Your Home

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 5 Expense: Expense: 5

    Insulate your walls to return your investment in as little as five years. It’s like putting a warm cozy sweater on your home.

    1 Member

  • Recycle Like Crazy

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 5 Expense: Expense: 1

    Reach the pinnacle of recycling by never, ever throwing away a recyclable item, whether at home or out and about.

    1 Member

  • Color in the Savings

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 1 Expense: Expense: 1

    Print out our free Energy Challenge coloring sheets to show off your knowledge and art skills at the same time.

    1 Member

  • Deck the Halls with LEDs

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 1 Expense: Expense: 1

    Use LED holiday lights to light up your winter celebrations.

    1 Member

  • Show Off Online

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 1 Expense: Expense: 1

    Use a free Energy Challenge widget to show off your energy skills!

    1 Member

  • Hung Out to Dry

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 1 Expense: Expense: 2

    Hang your clothes to dry to keep them nice and clean.

    1 Member

  • Spread the Word

    Difficulty: Difficulty: 1 Expense: Expense: 1

    Tell a friend about the Energy Challenge!

    1 Member

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