Turn off unnecessary lights. Much of the energy from a light bulb is heat.
During warm weather, set your thermostat as high as possible, given health and comfort considerations and drink plenty of fluids.� Turn thermostats to78 degrees when at home; 85 degrees when away.� Use fans to circulate cool air.
Every appliance has two price tags, a purchase price and an energy price. Look for the ENERGY STAR® when shopping for new appliances. Appliances and other products with the ENERGY STAR® use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment.
Heating and cooling makes up 45% to 50% of your energy bill. Upgrade with efficient equipment, insulation and programmable thermostats. Also, properly maintaining and adjusting existing equipment can improve energy efficiency by as much as 10%.