Energy Savers: Tips on Saving Money & Energy at Home by U.S. Department of Energy. - HTML preview

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Energy Saver

Get started with things you can do now, and use the whole-house approach to ensure that your investments are wisely made to save you money and energy.

Save Money and Energy Today

Get started with things you can do now, and use the whole-house approach to ensure that your investments are wisely made to save you money and energy.

Your Home’s Energy Use

Find out how your home uses energy, and where it’s losing the most energy so you can develop a plan to save in the short and long term.

Air Leaks and Insulation

Seal air leaks and insulate your home properly so your energy dollars don’t seep through the cracks.

Heating and Cooling

Use efficient systems to heat and cool your home, and save money and increase comfort by properly maintaining and upgrading equipment.

Water Heating

Use the right water heater for your home, insulate it and lower its temperature, and use less water to avoid paying too much.

Windows

Enjoy light and views while saving money by installing energy-efficient windows, and use strategies to keep your current windows from losing energy.

Lighting

Choose today’s energy-efficient lighting for some of the easiest and cheapest ways to reduce your electric bill.

Appliances

Use efficient appliances through-out your home, and get greater performance with lower energy bills.

Home Office and Electronics

Find out how much energy your electronics use, reduce their out-put when you’re not using them, and choose efficient electronics to save money.

Renewable Energy

Use renewable energy at home such as solar and wind to save energy dollars while reducing environmental impact.

Transportation

Choose efficient transportation options and drive more efficiently to save at the gas pump.

References

Use our reference list to learn more about energy efficiency and renewable energy.