Seasonal energy saving tips

Use a ceiling fan

Turn on your ceiling fan during warm weather. You'll be able to set your thermostat four degrees higher without sacrificing comfort. Just remember to turn it off when you leave the room. Fans cool people, not spaces.

Bathroom exhaust fans

Use bathroom and other exhaust fans wisely to suck out heat and humidity from bathrooms but don't leave them running, pulling conditioned air out of your house.

Enjoy the outdoors!

Go outside to save! Shut off your television, electronic devices, and appliances and enjoy the warm weather by taking a walk, reading a book outside, or chatting with a neighbor.

Store drinks in a cooler

During holiday gatherings, store drinks in a cooler. You’ll free up space in your fridge and save when you avoid opening the door so often.

Keep ice buildup at a minimum

Defrost your freezer to remove ice buildup. Just a sixteenth of an inch of ice can cause the unit to use 10% more energy.

Air-dry your dishes

Set your dishwasher to air-dry instead of using the heat-dry cycle to save more than 15% on your dishwasher’s cost of operation.

Wash with cold water

Wash with cold water whenever possible. You'll save energy.

Look for ENERGY STAR® labels

Look for ENERGY STAR® labels when shopping for any type of new appliance and save 10% to 50% of the energy that standard models use. That's amounts to about $450 over five years.

Smart thermostats

Install a smart thermostat. Set it to adjust temperatures when you’re asleep or away. You’ll save without needing to upgrade your HVAC system.

Clean your lint filter

Clean the lint filter after each drying cycle to maintain dryer efficiency.

Use motion sensors

Add motion sensors to outdoor lighting so less continuous lighting is needed. They're energy efficient and enhance security.

Other tips

Avoid using your oven. Try salads, crockpot meals, or grilling instead. You'll reduce the heat in your home and save on cooling costs.
Replace worn or ripped door sweeps, including those on doors in attached garages. Sweeps block drafts from reaching inside your home.

Seasonal energy-saving tips

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