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| Energy Saving Tips: - Install a programmable thermostat to keep your house comfortably warm in the winter and comfortably cool in the summer. When properly installed and set, you could save about $180 per year in energy costs.
- Use compact fluorescent light bulbs with the ENERGY STAR® label.
- Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher's drying cycle.
- Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use. Even when they’re turned off, home electronics use energy to power features like clock displays and remote controls. U.S. households spend roughly $100 per year to power devices while in this “standby” power mode.
- Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power).
- Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120°F.
- Take short showers instead of baths. Showers use up to 30 percent of your household water - so shorten those showers to cut hot water costs.
- Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.
- Drive sensibly. Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gasoline.
- Look for the ENERGY STAR label on home appliances and products. ENERGY STAR products meet strict efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.
- During winter time, you can still keep your energy bill stable. Set your thermostat to 68–70F during the day and 65–68F at night.
Get the most comfort from your ceiling fan. In the summer, it should turn in a counter-clockwise direction. In the winter, run it at low speed, but clockwise.
High-performance windows, solar window screens, and qualified window films can eliminate “hot spots” in your home.
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