Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use to stop costly electricity leaks.
Recycle the basics – newspapers bottles and cans – to reduce your home’s environmental impact and keep usable materials out of landfills.
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.
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.
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
Program your thermostat for smart heating and cooling (and lower bills)
Leave your car at home and take the bus once a week for work, school or errands.
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.
Replace your 15+ year old fridge with a shiny new efficient unit.
Turn your central air conditioning up just two degrees to stay comfortable and save money.
Seal attic air leaks allowing heated air to escape from your house into the attic and wreak havoc.
Use fans instead of your central A/C on cool summer nights.
Insulate your attic for big energy savings and comfort gains.
Install a high efficiency showerhead for effortless savings that don’t impact your comfort
Sign up for your utility’s air conditioning load control program and stop worrying about A/C costs.
Use fans instead of your window A/C on cool summer nights.
Close your fireplace damper to prevent heated air from escaping your home
Replace your 15+ year old water heater with a shiny new efficient unit.
Give composting a whirl and turn waste into dirt.
Close doors and windows to give your room A/C a break.
Replace your 20+ year old furnace with a shiny new efficient unit.
Replace your older central air conditioner and treat yourself to savings.
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.
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