Don't own? No worries! There are plenty of actions that renters can take to save energy and save money, even if you don't pay for utilities.
Buy green power from your utility and cut back on your coal habit.
Give composting a whirl and turn waste into dirt.
Close doors and windows to give your room A/C a break.
Composting is fun every day of the year!
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.
Take five minute showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.
Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use to stop costly electricity leaks.
Install a high efficiency showerhead for effortless savings that don’t impact your comfort
Combine trips, walk or bike for some extra exercise and energy savings.
Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs that use 75% less electricity and last 7-10 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 like crazy at home and look for items in recyclable packaging.
Reach the pinnacle of recycling by never, ever throwing away a recyclable item, whether at home or out and about.
Use LED holiday lights to light up your winter celebrations without lighting up your utility bills.
Create your own team and see how much you can save together.
Use a free Energy Challenge widget to show off your energy skills!
Get some cheap solar power and dry your clothes outside!
Use plastic window kits to keep your home nice and cozy in the winter.
Promote the Energy Challenge at your school to build your team and save energy.
Set your computer's power management settings for maximum savings.
Suspiciously high electricity bills? Use a plug meter to measure individual electronics and find the offending energy hog.