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.
Turn your thermostat down just two degrees in the winter to stay comfortable and save money.
Recycle the basics – newspapers bottles and cans – to reduce your home’s environmental impact and keep usable materials out of landfills.
Drive to the speed limit and maintain tire pressure for easy gas savings.
Take five minute showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.
Combine trips, walk or bike for some extra exercise and energy savings.
Close windows and doors to give your central A/C a break during the summer
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.
Install a high efficiency showerhead for effortless savings that don’t impact your comfort
Buy green power from your utility and cut back on your coal habit.
Use fans instead of your central A/C on cool summer nights.
Get rid of the beer fridge for serious savings!
Turn your central air conditioning up just two degrees to stay comfortable and save money.
Use LED holiday lights to light up your winter celebrations without lighting up your utility bills.
Sign up for your utility’s air conditioning load control program and stop worrying about A/C costs.
In addition to composting at home, seek out composting in your community, too!
Program your thermostat for smart heating and cooling (and lower bills)
Replace your 15+ year old window A/C with a shiny new efficient unit.
Replace your 15+ year old fridge 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!
Recycle like crazy at home and look for items in recyclable packaging.
Reach the pinnacle of recycling by never, ever throwing away a recyclable item, whether at home or out and about.
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