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Schedule an energy auditA home energy audit is the best way for you to determine where your home is performing well, and where it needs to improve when it comes to energy efficiency. read more » | Savings: Medium Cost: Low Tech: Easy | ||
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Home sealing with caulk and weatherstrippingCaulking and weatherstripping is an easy way for homeowners and tenants to seal their home and save money and energy. read more » | Savings: Medium Cost: Low Tech: Easy | ||
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Adjust your thermostat at night and when not home (Winter)Turning your thermostat down to 60 degrees each night and when you are away can save you as much as 20% on your heating costs! read more » | Savings: Medium Cost: Free Tech: Easy | ||
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Lower water heater temperatureLowering the temperature of your water heater will save energy and keep household hot water at a safe temperature for residents read more » | Savings: Low Cost: Free Tech: Easy | ||
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Seal and insulate your air ductsSealing air ducts will enable your heating and cooling energy to be delivered more efficiently read more » | Savings: Medium Cost: High Tech: Medium | ||
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Insulate your homeA building should be insulated from top to bottom: the foundation, the floors, exterior walls, the HVAC system, and especially the attic (think of putting a hat on in the winter to keep warm – same concept). read more » | Savings: High Cost: High Tech: Difficult | ||
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Adjust your thermostat at night and when not home (Summer)You can save energy and money by turning your thermostat up (or turning off your AC entirely) at night or when you are not home in the summer. read more » | Savings: Medium Cost: Free Tech: Easy | ||
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Get a programmable thermostatUse a programmable thermostat to have your home's temperature automatically set to match your schedule…and save! read more » | Savings: Medium Cost: Low Tech: Medium | ||
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Insulate the hot and cold water pipes around your water heaterInsulating the hot and cold water pipes extending a few feet from your water heater will reduce the amount of energy your water heater will use to keep that water warm. read more » | Savings: Low Cost: Low Tech: Easy | ||
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Insulate your water heaterIf you have an older water heater or it is warm to the touch, you should consider getting a water heater blanket to reduce excessive heat loss. read more » | Savings: Low Cost: Low Tech: Easy | ||
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ENERGY STAR RefrigeratorWhen replacing or upgrading your refrigerator, purchase the most efficient model you can afford. Be sure to look for the ENERGY STAR label! read more » | Savings: Medium Cost: High Tech: Easy | ||
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ENERGY STAR DishwasherWhen replacing or upgrading your dishwasher, purchase the most efficient model you can afford. Be sure to look for the ENERGY STAR label! read more » | Savings: Medium Cost: High Tech: Easy | ||
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ENERGY STAR Clothes WasherWhen replacing or upgrading your clothes washer, purchase the most efficient model you can afford. Be sure to look for the ENERGY STAR label! read more » | Savings: Medium Cost: High Tech: Easy | ||
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Install faucet aerators and low-flow showerheadsUse faucet aerators and low-flow showerheads to reduce your water use by up to 10%. read more » | Savings: Low Cost: Low Tech: Easy | ||
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Reduce the amount of water used with each toilet flushAdd an air bladder, bricks or the like into the toilet's tank to reduce the amount of water used with each toilet flush. read more » | Savings: Medium Cost: Low Tech: Easy | ||
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