Pick an Action to start doing today!

• turn lights off when you leave a room

• replace all incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs

• use solar-powered lights for landscape

• use motion lights instead of keeping outdoor lights on all night

• choose EnergyStar rated electronics when replacing items

• use smart power strips to turn off devices that otherwise tend to be on all day (e.g., cable boxes or entertainment systems)

• unplug (and turn off) devices that are charged or not in use

• turn off monitors and computers when not in use

• unplug appliances when not in use (toaster, coffee maker, hairdryer)

• choose EnergyStar rated appliances when replacing items

• maintain appliances for maximum efficiency (e.g., remove dust from under/behind refrigerators, remove ice buildup in freezers, clean dryer vents)

• only run dishwasher, washer, clothes dryer when you have a full load

• line dry clothes

• talk to your family/roommates; get everyone on board

• do an electricity audit

COOLING YOUR HOME:

• close drapes/blinds during day

• if using AC, set temperature at 72 degrees or warmer

• central air? use programmable thermostat to allow warmer temperatures when not home

• window AC units? program them to only run when you need them

• use fans instead of AC when possible

• open windows on cooler days or overnight (don’t leave central air on automatically)

• use an outdoor grill instead of heating the kitchen

• eat cold meals in summer to avoid heating kitchen

• run bathroom fan after shower (reduces humidity/heat without AC)

other actions