Grades 5-8 from Delano
Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use to stop costly electricity leaks.
Close doors and windows to give your room A/C a break.
Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs that use 75% less electricity and last 7-10 times longer.
Turn your thermostat down just two degrees in the winter to stay comfortable and save money.
Drive to the speed limit and maintain tire pressure for easy gas savings.
Use fans instead of your central A/C on cool summer nights.
Take five minute showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.
Recycle the basics – newspapers bottles and cans – to reduce your home’s environmental impact and keep usable materials out of landfills.
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.
Leave your car at home and take the bus once a week for work, school or errands.
Combine trips, walk or bike for some extra exercise and energy savings.
Turn your water heater dial to 120° to keep your energy bills low and your family safe.
Install a high efficiency showerhead for effortless savings that don’t impact your comfort
Turn your central air conditioning up just two degrees to stay comfortable and save money.
Program your thermostat for smart heating and cooling (and lower bills)
Use fans instead of your window A/C on cool summer nights.
Sign up for your utility’s air conditioning load control program and stop worrying about A/C costs.
Buy green power from your utility and cut back on your coal habit.
Recycle like crazy at home and look for items in recyclable packaging.
Get some cheap solar power and dry your clothes outside!
Replace your older inefficient vehicle with a car that gets at least 30 miles per gallon.
Use plastic window kits to keep your home nice and cozy in the winter.
Get rid of the beer fridge for serious savings!
Reach the pinnacle of recycling by never, ever throwing away a recyclable item, whether at home or out and about.
Give composting a whirl and turn waste into dirt.
Close your fireplace damper to prevent heated air from escaping your home
Use LED holiday lights to light up your winter celebrations without lighting up your utility bills.
Tell a friend about the Energy Challenge!
Set your computer's power management settings for maximum savings.
Promote the Energy Challenge at your school to build your team and save energy.
In addition to composting at home, seek out composting in your community, too!
Composting is fun every day of the year!
Calculate your home's carbon footprint to better understand your savings potential.
Insulate your walls to improve your comfort and reduce energy waste - it's like putting a sweater on your home!
Suspiciously high electricity bills? Use a plug meter to measure individual electronics and find the offending energy hog.
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.
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.
Host a free Energy Challenge presentation at your business, school, congregation or neighborhood.
Print out our free Energy Challenge coloring sheets to show off your knowledge and art skills at the same time.
Cars get tune-ups every few thousand miles - your central air needs a tune up every spring.
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