Top 10 Tips for Energy Conservation
1.
Light with Compact Fluorescents
Changing just one regular 100-watt bulb to an energy
saving 26-watt CFL, can save 81 kWh and more than $24 per
year per bulb, when used three hours a day. *
2.
Use Fans instead of Air Conditioners
Use fans instead of air conditioners, a savings of $71 per
month. A ceiling fan on for eight hours per day uses 24 kWh
per month or $7. An air conditioner (12,000 Btu/H, EER 10.8)
running eight hours per day uses 26 kWh or $78 per month. *
3.
Shorten Showers
Cutting just two minutes per shower could save up to 463 kWh
and $139 per year. *
4.
Repair Leaky Faucets
One drop each second can waste about 1,661 gallons of water
a year. A leaking hot water faucet wastes both water and up to
$79 in energy costs per year. *
5.
Wash Clothes in Cold Water
Switching from Hot Wash/Warm Rinse to the Cold/Cold cycle on
a standard, top-loading washing machine for just two loads a
week can save 225 kWh and $68 per year. *
6.
Eliminate Energy Sneakers (Phantom Load)
Use a power strip to eliminate energy sneakers (phantom loads)
by conveniently turning off devices not in use, such as cell
phone chargers, camera battery chargers, and
computers. Such devices use standby power when not in
use. Using a power strip to turn off your computer can save 50
kWh and $15 per year. *
7.
Air Dry Dishes
Letting dishes air dry instead of using a dishwasher's heated
drying cycle saves 110 kWh and $33 per year. *
8.
No Peeking
Limiting how often and how long you open the refrigerator will
save electricity and protect the appliance. Also limit opening the
oven while cooking or baking to save electricity, protect the
appliance and speed up cooking times too.
9.
Install Motion/Occupancy Detectors Indoors and Out
Cutting use of a 150-watt, outdoor flood light from six hours to
one hour per night with a motion sensor saves up to 270 kWh
and $81 per year. Switching off a 100-watt light for just one,
eight-hour day per week, can save 41 kWh and over $12 per
year. *
10.
Use Energy Star® Appliances
When it is time to replace or add appliances, look for the
ENERGY STAR symbol on refrigerators, ovens and
dishwashers, as well as DVD and VCR players, televisions and
home office equipment. Visitwww.EnergyStar.gov to learn more.
These Top Ten Tips include simple and low-cost ways that every
consumer can use to conserve energy and save money. For more
information check out Energy Tips and Choices, our guide to an
energy efficient home.
For information on the energy consumption of household appliances
visit the Energy Savers web site.
Children and adults can learn how to save energy with five, fun online
games at EnergyHog.org.
* All savings based on industry averages, and 30 cents/kWh.