Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use to stop costly electricity leaks.
Drive to the speed limit and maintain tire pressure for easy gas savings.
Turn your thermostat down just two degrees in the winter 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.
Wash clothes in cold water to save money and preserve your clothing.
Close doors and windows to give your room A/C a break.
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
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.
Insulate your attic for big energy savings and comfort gains.
Turn your water heater dial to 120° to keep your energy bills low and your family safe.
Take five minute showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.
Buy green power from your utility and cut back on your coal habit.
Close windows and doors to give your central A/C a break during the summer
Combine trips, walk or bike for some extra exercise and 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.
Leave your car at home and take the bus once a week for work, school or errands.
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 walls to improve your comfort and reduce energy waste - it's like putting a sweater on your home!
Set your computer's power management settings for maximum savings.
Replace your 10+ year old dehumidifier with a shiny new efficient unit.
Suspiciously high electricity bills? Use a plug meter to measure individual electronics and find the offending energy hog.
Give composting a whirl and turn waste into dirt.
Replace your 15+ year old water heater with a shiny new efficient unit.
Replace your 20+ year old boiler 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.
Use plastic window kits to keep your home nice and cozy in the winter.
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