Reduce Your Use to Reduce Your Energy Bill

You don’t need big changes to see significant energy savings. Here are 8 no-cost ways to reduce your energy use today!

Control Window Coverings: Use blackout curtains or shades to block sunlight and cool rooms in summer; open them in winter for free heating. (Windows account for 25-30% of home heating/cooling energy!)

Adjust Your Thermostat: Lower it a few degrees (below normal heat setting) in winter and raise it a few degrees (above normal cooling setting) in summer to cut heating and cooling costs.

Switch Off Lights: Make it a habit to turn off lights whenever you leave a room.

Lower Water Heater Temperature: Reduce unnecessary energy use by setting your water heater to a lower, comfortable setting.

Shorten Showers: Even a few minutes less in the shower saves significant water and energy.

Wash Laundry Cold: Using cool water for laundry reduces the energy needed for heating.

Optimize Drying: Use shorter dryer cycles or hang clothes to dry whenever possible.

Unplug Electronics: Turn off and unplug devices when not in use to eliminate “phantom” energy drain.