Saving energy doesn't have to be a lot of work! Here are some quick and easy things anyone can do to save energy.
Buy green power from your utility and cut back on your coal habit.
Close doors and windows to give your room A/C a break.
Turn your water heater dial to 120 degrees to keep your energy bills low – and reduce the risk of scalding.
Enjoy easy energy savings with a push of a button and your new programmable thermostat.
Use fans instead of your central A/C on cool summer nights.
Turn your thermostat down just two degrees in the winter to stay comfortable and save money.
Use fans instead of your window A/C on cool summer nights.
Leave your car at home and take the bus once a week for work, school or errands.
Keep your fireplace damper closed shut!
Take shorter showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.
Close windows and doors to give your central A/C a break.
Flip off lights and unplug appliances when not in use to stop unnecessary electricity use from feeding your utility bill.
Install a low-flow showerhead for effortless savings that don’t impact your comfort.
Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs. CFLs look great, use less energy, and last seven to ten times longer.
Wash clothes in cold water to save money and preserve your clothing.
Drive to the speed limit and maintain tire pressure for easy gas savings.
Recycle the basics – newspapers bottles and cans – to reduce your home’s environmental impact and keep usable materials out of landfills.
Turn your central air conditioning up just two degrees to stay comfortable and save money.
Host a free Energy Challenge presentation at your business, school, congregation or neighborhood.
Print out our free Energy Challenge coloring sheets to show off your knowledge and art skills at the same time.
Use LED holiday lights to light up your winter celebrations.
Create your own team and see how much you can save together.
Calculate your home's carbon footprint to better understand your savings potential.
Use a free Energy Challenge widget to show off your energy skills!
Looking at new energy efficient equipment? Get a rebate from your utility and save some money!
Hang your clothes to dry to keep them nice and clean.
Tell a friend about the Energy Challenge!
Use plastic window kits to keep your home nice and cozy in the winter.