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 shorter showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.
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.
Combine trips, walk or bike for some extra exercise and energy savings.
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 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.
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!
Hang your clothes to dry to keep them nice and clean.
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.