Saving Energy

Saving energy is saving money, and can be a fun activity to engage your friends and family. Ways to save energy come in all shapes and sizes, including steps you can take today at no cost. Energy efficiency also increases the comfort of your home and makes larger projects worth the investment. Small steps and new ideas can help you save big!

Discover Your Home’s Energy Users & Losers

The biggest factor affecting your power bill is how much electricity you use. This changes with the weather, the devices you use, and how you use them. Understanding your home’s energy use can reveal ways to save. Discover your home’s energy users and losers with the interactive tool.

Winter Savings Tips

Beat the Summer Heat!

When temperatures heat up, it’s tempting to crank the thermostat way down. But wait! Air conditioning is a leading culprit of higher energy bills in the summer. Prevent your AC from using more energy than necessary, keep your home more comfortable, and save money all at the same time, with these simple tips:

1. Change air filters regularly, at least every 3 months. Dirty filters make your system work harder. Make sure air ducts are sealed and insulated.
2. Install a smart thermostat. These devices keep energy use at a minimum, and comfort at a maximum, by automatically customizing cooling schedules to fit your life. They can also be adjusted from a mobile app.
3. Turn off lights you aren’t using… it’s amazing how much heat traditional light bulbs put out. If you are still using old, incandescent bulbs, it’s time to replace them with energy-efficient LEDs.
4. Do only full loads when using your dishwasher and clothes washer.
5. Close draperies and blinds on any windows that allow direct sunlight to come into the house.
6. Make sure windows and doors are tightly closed.
7. Station fans in areas where you spend the most time. The breeze created by a fan speeds the evaporation of perspiration on human skin, which makes the body’s natural cooling mechanism much more efficient. For ceiling fans, the direction of the blade rotation should be set so that air is blown downward. Be sure to
8. Fire up the grill. Cooking inside heats up your home, making your HVAC work harder to maintain the temperature.

Connect to Save

We want to team up with you to build a brighter energy future. With our Connect to Save program, you can save money and help us reduce costs.