Energy Efficiency

How To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

1. Change your light bulbs to energy efficient LEDs.
2. Wash your clothes in cold water if possible.
3. Air seal your home. Sealing cracks, gaps, and leaks and adding insulation can save up to 10% on home heating and cooling costs.
4. Clean or replace all filters in your home regularly. Dirty filters make your system work harder and run longer than necessary.
5. Defrost your refrigerator and freezer before ice buildup becomes 1/4-inch thick to ensure your appliances are running efficiently
6. During warmer months, close blinds, shades, and drapes on the sunny side of your home to help keep your home’s temperature cooler and reduce the work for your AC. Open shades during cooler months to let the sun warm your home.
7. Set your refrigerator temperature to the manufacturer’s recommendation to avoid excessive cooling and wasting energy.
8. Don’t leave the bathroom or kitchen ventilation fans running longer than necessary. They replace inside air with outside air.
9. Install a programmable thermostat that will automatically adjust the temperature according to your schedule.
10. Turn off the lights when they’re not in use. Lighting accounts for about 12% of a typical residential utility bill.