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Cooking Small
Use a toaster oven to cook small meals. A toaster oven uses a third to a half as much energy as a full-size oven. |
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Cool Savings
Turn the air conditioner thermostat up to at least 78° or higher or use a programmable thermostat. Close doors to unused ... |
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Deciduous Efficiency
Trees that lose their leaves in the fall (i.e., deciduous) are the most effective at reducing heating and cooling energy ... |
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Dirty Insulation
Look for dirty spots in your insulation, which often indicate holes where air leaks into and out of your house. You can seal ... |
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Dishwasher Features
When shopping for a dishwasher, find one that features advanced sensors that sense and adjust for the amount of soil on your ... |
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Dishwasher Shopping
When shopping for a dishwasher, look for features that will reduce water use, such as booster heaters and smart controls. Ask ... |
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Door Seals
Make sure your refrigerator door seals are air tight. Test them by closing the door over a dollar bill. If you can pull the ... |
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Drainwater Heat Recovery
Here's a great device to keep your home energy dollars from going down the drain. A drainwater heat recovery device pre-heats ... |
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Dripping Faucet
Did you know that a hot water faucet leaking one drip per second wastes 200 gallons a year? Repairing leaky faucets will lower ... |
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Dryer Exhaust
Check the outside clothes dryer exhaust vent periodically. If it doesn't close tightly, replace it with one that does to keep ... |
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Drying in Sets
Dry two or more loads of clothes in a row, taking advantage of the dryer's retained heat. |
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Duct Loss
Have your duct system tested for air leaks. Many think that windows and doors are the major cause of a home's air leaks. But ... |
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Efficient Ceiling Fans
Energy Star labeled ceiling fans with lighting attached use 40% less energy than conventional models, keeping you cool for less. |
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Efficient Thermostats
You can save on your heating and cooling bills by using a programmable thermostat that turns your heating and cooling system ... |
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Efficient Washers
Energy Star labeled clothes washers use 35-50% less water, and up to two-thirds less energy that conventional washers. The ... |
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Energy Efficient Heating
Did you know that houses produce more air pollution than cars? You can save the planet while you save on heating bills by ... |
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Energy Efficient Mortgage
The Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) allows a homebuyer to save future money on utility bills. This is done by financing the ... |
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Energy Incentives
Many utilities offer incentives to homeowners who make improvements that save energy. Contact your utility company to ... |
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Energy Saving Bulbs
Energy-saving bulbs are a great idea, especially in fixtures that tend to be left on for extended periods of time, such as ... |
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Energy Star Appliances
Here's something to consider when you're appliance shopping. The Energy Star program was formed as a partnership between the ... |
