Energy Savings Tips
Here are actions to take around your house that can help you save energy.
Adjust Your Thermostat
Adjust your thermostat just a few degrees - you’re still in control, just using less energy. With a smart thermostat, you can save money, energy and time by automatically adjusting your cooling needs during warm weather. ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostats can be controlled remotely via a smartphone, tablet or laptop allowing you to easily manage your usage and start saving on expenses.
Adjust Your Thermostat
Adjust your thermostat just a few degrees - you’re still in control, just using less energy. With a smart thermostat, you can save money, energy and time by automatically adjusting your cooling needs during warm weather. ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostats can be controlled remotely via a smartphone, tablet or laptop allowing you to easily manage your usage and start saving on expenses.
More Summer Tips
When summer heat makes your home work harder, small changes can help you use less energy.
Fans cool people, not spaces.
In summer, rotate fans counterclockwise to feel cooler but turn them off when you leave a room.
Feeling drafts? A quick fix can help.
Use peel 'n sick weatherstripping or block drafts with a rolled towel to keep cool air from slipping out around doors and windows.
Block the sun, keep your cool.
Cover sunny windows to reduce extra heat and help your home stay cooler.
If your air feels stuffy or dusty, this can help.
Changing your filter every few months helps your system run better and keeps your air cleaner.
A simple switch that works just as well.
Cold water cleans most loads and uses much less energy than hot.
Make sure your home gets the air it needs.
If furniture is blocking vents, moving it just a bit can help your space heat or cool more evenly.
Skip the dryer when you can.
Your dryer adds heat and humidity to your home, making your air conditioner work harder and your home feel warmer.
Make laundry a little more efficient.
Dryer balls can help clothes dry faster, so you can use less energy each load.
Keep your kitchen - and your home - cooler.
On warmer days, grilling outside or using smaller appliances like an air fryer keeps from adding extra heat inside.
Small changes can still make a difference.
Even a few minutes less in the shower can help lower energy use.
Keep the heat out before it gets in.
Planting the right tree in the right spot can help shade your home, keep it cooler and lower your energy use.