General Energy Tips:
- Replace your home's five most frequently used light fixtures or bulbs with Energy Star models to save $75 per year
- Save up to 10% each year on heating and cooling bills by turning back the thermostat 7°-10°F for 8 hours a day
- Fix leaky faucets to save $35 and 1,661 gallons of water
- Seal uncontrolled air leaks, save 10-20% on your annual heating/cooling bill
- Using a powerstrip for electronics (such as chargers, game consoles, electronics, etc.) and turn off when not in use could save up to 12% on an electric bill per year
- Weatherstripping double hung windows can save 5-10% annually on heating/cooling bill
- Planting shade trees saves $35-$199 annually on energy bills
- A proper throat damper for your chimney can save up to $200 in a year
- Sealing the sill plate/rim joist penetrations can result in $44 of annual savings
- 20-30% of air moving through heating ducts is lost, make sure to insulate air ducts
- Air drying dishes instead of using dishwashers’ drying cycle saves 15-50% of energy use (dependent on machine type)
- An insulating blanket alone can reduce annual water heating costs by up to 9%
- Replacing the gasket and cleaning the coils can improve your fridge's cooling abilities by 25%