Repair and weatherstrip air leaks in the home; about 10-25% the of energy used to cool homes escapes via leaks.
Increase your attic insulation if the joists are showing.
Install a programmable thermostat; set it higher when you are away.
When you’re home, set your thermostat to 78 degrees.
Install ceiling fans to circulate cool air throughout the house.
Shade your windows with light-colored shades to reflect heat.
Close draperies and shades on south-facing windows to block sunlight and heat during the day.
Install awnings on windows that get excessive sun in the late afternoon.
Heating
Have your furnace and ductwork inspected annually? Loose, broken AC ductwork accounts for 15-35% of a home’s energy loss.
Change furnace filters every month.
Caulk, seal, and weatherstrip openings from your home to the outside.
Increase your attic insulation if the joists are showing.
Repair and weatherstrip air leaks in the home. About 10-25% of energy used to cool homes escapes through air leaks.
Unless it is equipped specifically for home heating, use your fireplace sparingly. Warm air escapes through the chimney. Close the damper when you’re not using your fireplace.
Shade your windows. Possible savings: 10-25%
Open draperies and shades on south-facing windows to allow more sunlight and heat during the day. Close them at night to conserve heat.
Use bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans sparingly. They can quickly pull warm air from your home.
No Cost/Low Cost Efficiency Tips
Unplugging underutilized appliances in your home can lead to big savings in your electricity usage.
Chargers for mobile phones still use electricity even when the phone is unplugged.
Your home entertainment electronics pull a great deal of electricity if they remain plugged in. Plug TVs, stereos, and DVD players into a power strip and shut them off using the power strip’s On/Off button.
If you have an ENERGY STAR® qualified computer, enable its shut-down features.
The “sleep” mode reduces electricity usage by up to 70 percent during inactive periods.
The “hibernate” mode shuts the computer down after a specified time, allowing you to restart using less electricity.
Shut off the computer if you’re going to be away for more than 2 hours.
In the winter, try setting your thermostat to 68 degrees when you’re at home and lowering the temperature at night or when you’re away.
In the summer, set the thermostat to a minimum of 78 degrees; circulate cool air using box fans and ceiling fans.
Open shades in the winter to let sunlight in. Close them in the summer to keep your home cooler.
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