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Conservation Tips

Everything you do makes a difference

Simple ways to save energy, money and the environment

Summer Tips

• Increase the temperature on your thermostat 3 to 5 degrees. You can save up to 2% on your electric cooling bill for each degree that you raise the temperature on your air conditioner.
• When you're away from home set your thermostat to 85 degrees or higher.
• Test and repair faulty air conditioning ducts. It can save you up to $250 per year.
• Clean and inspect air conditioner filters regularly.
• Use shade trees, window film, awnings, drapes or shades to block hot sunlight.
• Install ceiling fans to help you stay cool.

Winter Tips

• Lower your furnace thermostat 3 to 5 degrees. You can save up to 5% on your heating costs.
• Purchase a more energy-efficient gas furnace.
• Turn your furnace off when not at home.
• Keep furnace tuned up with regular maintenance.
• Clean or replace furnace filters regularly.
• Open window coverings during the day to let sun in.

Year-Round Tips

• Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). ENERGY STAR® qualifed CFLs. Use as little as 25% of the energy of standard incandescent bulbs and provide the same amount of light.
• Turn off the lights when you leave a room.
• Seal and caulk leaky windows and doors or replace windows with energy efficient high-performance ones.
• Avoid using major appliances before 6 p.m.
• Wash full laundry loads in cold water and save up to 10% on hot water costs.
• Purchase an ENERGY STAR® qualified washing machine. These models use up to 50% less water and energy per load.
• Install low-flow aerators on faucets and showerheads.
• Filter your pool during off-peak hours (before 11 a.m. and after 6 p.m.).
• When purchasing new pool equipment, look for energy-efficient, variable-speed pump and motor combinations.
• Use drought-tolerant plants, which need far less water to thrive.