Save Energy, Save Money and Take Control

These do-it-yourself no-cost and low-cost energy-savings tips can help you lower your energy bill without sacrificing comfort!

Learning more about energy efficiency is a great way to save energy and money on your energy bill. These energy savings tips can help you make simple changes that can have a big impact!

Appliances

Appliances account for about 33 percent of the energy use in the average home.  Learning to use appliances more efficiently and knowing what to look for when purchasing new appliances can help you save money.  

• Energy Saving Tips
• Shopping Tips

Heating and Cooling

In a typical home, heating and cooling account for more than half of the home’s energy use, making it the largest energy expense for most households.

• Heating Tips
• Cooling Tips

Lighting

In the average U.S. home, lighting accounts for about 20 percent of your electric bill. You can save money by changing the light bulbs in your current fixtures to energy efficient lighting.

        Energy Efficient Lighting

Water Heating

Heating water can account for about 15 percent to 20 percent of your household energy use, making it the second largest energy expense in the average home.

        Operating Tips

Weatherization

Weatherizing your home, sealing leaks and adding insulation, is one of the most cost effective ways to improve energy efficiency and comfort. Homeowners can save about ten percent of their total energy bills by sealing air leaks first, followed by adding insulation.

• Sealing Leaks
• Insulation Guide