1

Lower your thermostat

A simple way to minimize wasted energy and reduce heating costs.

2

Turn it off

Turn off your electronics when not in use to prevent them from drawing phantom power.

3

Wash laundry in cold water

Water heating accounts for 90% of the energy consumption of washing machines.

4

Shade your windows to stay cool

Using internal blinds and drapes can block up to 65% of the heat that would otherwise come in through your windows.

5

Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps

Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) use about one-quarter (or 75% less) of the energy that incandescent bulbs use to deliver the same amount of light.

6

Use a low-flow showerhead

The hot water that many of us take for granted can account for a substantial portion of a household’s total energy costs.

7

Reduce, reuse, recycle

You can save hundreds of dollars each year by resisting the urge to get a new cell phone, a bigger TV, a better stereo, laptop or game console.

8

Air dry your laundry

Hanging clothes to dry more often will save more energy than switching to a more energy-efficient dryer.

9

Make the most of natural light

Daylight is by far the best light source. It is free, sustainable and can give a sense of energy and well-being.

10

Use rechargeable batteries

Rechargeables can be discharged and recharged many times, saving you the cost and hassle of constantly buying new disposable batteries.