Energy Saving Tips

Adjust the Thermostat

• HVAC accounts for 56% of energy use in a typical home, making it the largest expense.
• In winter months, set your thermostat to 68–70°F during the day and reduce it to 65–68°F at night.
• In summer months, set your thermostat to 72–75°F during the day and increase it to 76–78°F at night.

Install a Smart or Programmable Thermostat

• These devices allow you to set a temperature schedule, ensuring your heating or cooling is not running when you're sleeping or away for the day, leading to noticeable savings.

Zoned Heating and Cooling

• By installing zonal heating and cooling, you can control the temperature in different areas of your home, avoiding wasteful heating and cooling in unoccupied spaces.

Regular Maintenance

• Regular HVAC maintenance ensures your system runs efficiently, saving you money.
• Replacing air filters in your home regularly helps your systems run more efficiently.

Air Filters

• Replacing air filters in your home regularly helps your systems run more efficiently.

Fans & Ventilation

• The use of fans and ventilation in conjunction with your heating and cooling systems spreads air more effectively, thereby using less energy.

Clean Large Appliances

• When vents at the back of the refrigerator and dryer exhaust get clogged with dust, the motors work harder, requiring more energy.

Refrigerator & Freezer Settings

• Set your refrigerator between 35–38°F, and your freezer at 0°F for optimal efficiency.
• Bonus: Keeping the freezer full consumes less energy, not more.

Maximize Oven Use

• When using your oven, cook several dishes at once to maintain temperature and save energy.

Unplug Idle Appliances

• Unplug appliances when not in use, such as coffee makers, toasters, and microwaves.
• Bonus: Using a power strip helps you remember to turn them off when not in use.

Full Laundry Loads

• Wash and dry only full loads of laundry to maximize efficiency.
• Bonus: Washing with cold water uses even less energy.

Install Energy-Efficient Windows

• Install windows rated for low U-values and solar heat gain reduction to lower heating and cooling needs.

Use Window Treatments

• Add blinds, shades, or films to reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.

Close Blinds & Drapes

• Closing blinds, shades, and drapes during hotter months prevents your home from heating up and reduces the need for air conditioning.

Proper Insulation

• Add insulation in attics and crawl spaces to help maintain and regulate your desired temperature efficiently.

Turn Off Unnecessary Lights

• Make sure to switch off lights when leaving a room and keep lights off during the daytime.

Use Smart Dimmable Lights

• Use dimmable smart bulbs with timers to adjust illumination to your needs and ensure lights are off when not required.

Lower Your Water Heater Temperature

• This will save you money and accounts for approximately 18% of the energy consumed in your home.

Insulate Your Water Heater

• Insulate your water heater tank to reduce heat losses by 25–45%, saving you around 5–10% in water heating costs.

Bonus: Add a Timer

• Add a timer that turns off your electric water heater at night or during times when you don’t typically use hot water.

Enable Power-Saving Modes

• Enable energy-saving settings on laptops, monitors, and other electronics to reduce standby consumption.

Unplug Chargers

• Unplug phone and laptop chargers when they’re not in use to avoid phantom loads.

Reduce Screen Time

• Limit unnecessary screen time on devices to cut down on electricity usage.

Conduct an Energy Audit

• This will help you identify how you’re using energy, show where it's being wasted, and where savings can be found in your home.