Water Heaters
		Check the thermostat setting on your water heater. Most homes only require a setting of 120 degrees. Lowering the setting of your water heater thermostat can save approximately 3-5% in energy costs.
		Add an insulation blanket to your water heater. This can help reduce standby heat losses by 25–45%, which could save you 4-9% in water heating costs.
		Repair a leaky hot water faucet. A single leak can waste gallons of water in a very short period of time.
		Make sure your hot water pipes are insulated. This reduces heat loss and helps lower your consumption of hot water.
		Install a shower head with a flow rate of less than 2.5 gpm (gallons per minute) for maximum water efficiency.