Save Energy and $$
with these Tips
Find out how you can reduce your household’s energy
consumption this fall while preparing for the
seasons ahead.
Reducing Home Energy Use
The average U.S. household
consumes tens of thousands
of kilowatt hours of
electricity each year, and
much of it is completely
unnecessary. Making
changes as simple as adding
a few energy-efficient
appliances and turning off
gadgets when you’re not
using them can save you
a significant amount of
money while also reducing
your carbon footprint.
Don’t fret if new Energy
Star-labeled appliances
aren’t in the budget. Instead,
try working in a few small changes from
this Home Energy Checklist to help you save
throughout the year. Here are a few more ideas:
Unplug electronics, gaming consoles and chargers
when not in use.
Insulate your water heater with a blanket and turn
the temperature down to at least 120 degrees.
Replace bulbs with LED or CFL bulbs and turn
them off anytime you leave a room.
Schedule an energy audit and replace your thermostat
with a programmable
unit.
Prepping Your Home
for the Cold
During cooler
months you can save
additional money
and energy with
simple, inexpensive
fixes like:
Using insulating
drapes to help diffuse
winter chill.
Just make sure to
open any south-facing
drapes to take
advantage of the
sun’s natural heating capabilities.
Finding and sealing air leaks. Check your windows,
doors and pipes, and use weatherstripping or caulk
to stop cool air from seeping in.
Closing fireplace dampers when not in use. You
can also have the entire flume completely sealed
off if you use your home’s heating system exclusively.
Reducing your energy consumption not only
makes a positive contribution to our planet, it also
leaves money on the table for fun fall pastimes.
With just a few of these small changes, you can get
more from your energy budget.
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