Stay cool and save cash with these
end-of-summer, energy-saving tips!
Cool down your home while decreasing your energy bill.
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Cook outside on hot days to keep your stove
from heating up your house.
Cooking
Consider turning down the temperature on
your hot water heater.
Water Heater
Keep out the sun by closing curtains and blinds during the day. Instead of running the AC at night, you could also try opening your windows.
Window Treatments
Appliances, like dishwashers and dryers, can give off extra heat. Try to use them at night.
Appliances
Lower your energy use by as much as 15% when you replace the filter on your air conditioner!
Air Filter
Switch to LED bulbs, which generate less heat and use less electricity.
LED Bulbs
Run ceiling fans in a counter-clockwise (or
forward) direction to push cooling air down
toward you.
Ceiling Fan
Close doors to rooms that are unused during
the day.
doors
Cook with the microwave. It uses less energy and creates less excess heat.
Microwave
Click on each plus button to see tips for your home!
Shut down computers and other electronics
when you are done using them.
Electronics
Use cotton or bamboo sheets to cool you while you sleep.
Beds
Ensuring that your insulation is properly filled and sealed can prevent cool air from escaping.
Insulation
Putting a little money into the right kind of
windows can save you money in the long run.
Energy-Efficient Windows
