The energy-saving habits you practice throughout the year will help keep your energy bills low while protecting the environment. Energy-saving tips differ depending on the season, so here are some energy-saving tips for your home to follow throughout the year.
Spring Energy-Saving Tips for Your Home
1. Replace your furnace and air conditioning filters regularly to ensure they run efficiently.
2. Install energy-efficient windows and doors to reduce energy loss from your home.
3. Ensure your attic is well insulated to retain heat during cold months.
4. Check for and properly seal any air leaks around windows, doors and other areas of the home.
5. Turn off lights and appliances when not in use.
6. Adjust your smart thermostat to energy-saving settings during the day when no one is home.
7. Use dishwashers and clothes washers/dryers at night to keep your home cooler.
8. Plant shade trees around your house to reduce energy consumption from air conditioning use.
9. Put energy efficient lightbulbs in all your rooms to reduce energy usage.
10. Install a programmable thermostat and energy monitors to help you better regulate energy usage in your home.
Summer Energy-Saving Tips for Your Home
1. Install solar energy panels to potentially reduce energy costs over time and reduce reliance on traditional energy sources.
2. Use energy-efficient appliances and LED lights to reduce energy consumption.
3. Invest in programmable thermostats to set your home’s temperature based on when you’re away or asleep.
4. Reduce phantom usage by unplugging appliances and electronics when not in use.
5. Switch some showers to cold water.
6. Use energy-saving features on air conditioning units like timers and energy savers.
7. Have your air conditioner installed in a location that has shade during most of the day.
8. Turn off the heated dry feature on your dishwasher and air dry instead.
9. Set your ceiling fans to the “summer” setting and raise your thermostat four degrees. This can help lower your electricity bills without sacrificing overall comfort.
10. Seal any air leaks around windows, doors and other home areas to minimize energy loss.
Fall Energy-Saving Tips for Your Home
1. Add weather stripping around doors, windows and other energy-loss areas during the colder months.
2. Lower the temperature of your hot water heater to 120°F to reduce energy consumption.
3. Replace or repair damaged or worn seals on the windows and doors.
4. Change the furnace and air filters regularly to ensure they run efficiently.
5. Turn down the thermostat in the evenings when everyone is asleep to save energy.
6. Check attic insulation and replace any that has worn out or isn’t energy efficient.
7. Use ceiling fans to circulate warm air throughout the house instead of running a space heater.
8. Schedule regular furnace maintenance to make sure it is running efficiently and safely.
9. Install energy efficient appliances to use less energy and save money on energy bills.
10. Take advantage of natural light during the day to reduce energy consumption from lights and electronics.
Winter Energy-Saving Tips for Your Home
1. Close curtains, blinds and other window treatments at night to keep warm air inside your home.
2. Install energy efficient insulation to help keep warm air inside your home during cold months.
3. To prevent heat loss, seal door and windows with caulk or weather stripping.
4. Use space heaters or fireplaces when the temperature drops too low. (And turn them off when not in use.)
5. Invest in energy efficient windows and doors to reduce energy loss in your home.
6. Ensure your attic is well insulated to retain heat during cold months.
7. Replace any energy-inefficient appliances with energy efficient models.
8. Turn off lights and appliances when not in use for extra usage savings.
9. Use energy efficient lightbulbs to reduce energy consumption.
10. Wear extra layers of clothing around the house instead of using the heater.
Learn More About Efficient Energy Use with Everything Energy
In addition to the energy-saving tips for your home discussed above, rebates and energy-saving incentive programs can reduce the cost of energy efficient upgrades and improvements for homeowners. Taking advantage of energy-saving opportunities like these can save energy and money for your home.
Another way to help lower your electricity bills is to choose an energy plan that suits your home and lifestyle. To find the best fit for you, visit Everything Energy.