Did You Know...

There are several simple ways to save energy. Listed below are just a few.

  • Plug electronics into a power strip so that you can turn them all off at once.
  • Don't overload the dryer. Clothes will take longer to dry, and they'll come out wrinkled. When the weather is warm, line dry.
  • Open blinds and shades on cold days. Solar heat gain can raise interior temperature significantly. But close them at night to minimize heat loss.
  • Dust off the slow cooker. You'll use a lot less energy than cooking a meal across several burners and in the oven.
  • Lower the temperature a degree or two before guests arrive. A house full of people generates a lot of body heat.
  • Clean or replace furnace filters monthly during the heating season. Clogged filters force the blower to work longer, raising your electric bills.
  • Insulate and seal cracks and gaps in your ducts.
  • Control outdoor lights with sensors or timers so that fixtures stay off during the day.
  • Move the thermostat to an inside wall away from windows and doors so that drafts don't cause the heating system to cycle on unnecessarily.
  • Plant a deciduous shade tree on the west and southwest sides of a house to save energy.


 
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