1.

Increase Insulatin in Attics, Basements, Walls and Floors
Upgrade Insulation throughout your house., especially in the attic.  It’s a fast and easy way to save up to 30% on your energy costs.

2.

Seal Air Leaks
Test your home for air tightness. Save 10% or more by plugging air leaks around doors, ducts, outlets and chimneys

3.

Upgrade your Heating and Cooling System
Heating and cooling make up 44% of your energy bill. Upgrade with energy-efficient equipment, Insulate pipes, and install automatic set-back thermostats.

4.

Improve Your Lighting
Fluorescent lamps last 6-10 times longer than incandescent bulbs.  Replace 25% of your light bulbs in high use areas with fluorescent lamps and save 50% of your lighting bill

5.

Weatherize Windows
Heat loss around windows accounts for 10-25% of your heating bill .  Install, repair or weatherize storm windows and reduce heat loss by 25-50%

Other Household Tips:

Wrapping your hot water tank and pipes, Installing low-flow water fixtures, purchasing energy-efficient appliances, using solar heating and strategic landscaping can all work to lower your energy usage and cost.

To find out more useful tips, click the Dept. of Energy icon below