Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs that use 75% less electricity and last 7-10 times longer.
Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use to stop costly electricity leaks.
Close doors and windows to give your room A/C a break.
Use fans instead of your window A/C on cool summer nights.
Wash clothes in cold water to save money and preserve your clothing.
Take five minute showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.
Leave your car at home and take the bus once a week for work, school or errands.
Get rid of the beer fridge for serious savings!
Drive to the speed limit and maintain tire pressure for easy gas savings.
Combine trips, walk or bike for some extra exercise and energy savings.
Turn your thermostat down just two degrees in the winter to stay comfortable and save money.
Turn your central air conditioning up just two degrees to stay comfortable and save money.
Sign up for your utility’s air conditioning load control program and stop worrying about A/C costs.
Use fans instead of your central A/C on cool summer nights.
Close windows and doors to give your central A/C a break during the summer
Program your thermostat for smart heating and cooling (and lower bills)
Install a high efficiency showerhead for effortless savings that don’t impact your comfort
Buy green power from your utility and cut back on your coal habit.
Turn your water heater dial to 120° to keep your energy bills low and your family safe.
Composting is fun every day of the year!
In addition to composting at home, seek out composting in your community, too!
Replace your 20+ year old boiler with a shiny new efficient unit.
Replace your 15+ year old window A/C with a shiny new efficient unit.
Insulate your walls to improve your comfort and reduce energy waste - it's like putting a sweater on your home!
Recycle the basics – newspapers bottles and cans – to reduce your home’s environmental impact and keep usable materials out of landfills.
Recycle like crazy at home and look for items in recyclable packaging.
Replace your older inefficient vehicle with a car that gets at least 30 miles per gallon.
Get some cheap solar power and dry your clothes outside!
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