When dimmers set the mood in a room, they also reduce the energy used. Look for areas around your home that might benefit from dimmed lighting, such as living rooms, dining rooms or kitchens. Combine with dimmable LEDs for additional savings.
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They use up to 90% less energy and last 35-50 times longer than incandescent lighting. And ENERGY STAR® certified LEDs come with a minimum three-year warranty.
Whether leaving the house for a few hours or a few days, there is no better method for reducing costs for heating and/or cooling than simply shutting the system off.
In addition to the protection they provide, storm windows and doors also improve comfort and reduce energy costs. A contractor specializing in energy-efficient windows can help you select the appropriate product.
Since Time of Use (TOU) rates are based on when and how much energy you use, you can save money and help reduce outages for your entire community by switching some of your daily activities to off-peak hours without dramatically changing your lifestyle.
Do your part! Active participation in a Time of Use (TOU) rate plan can help reduce electric demand during critical peak hours and lessen the chance of outages for your entire community.
Find out if you could save money on a Time of Use (TOU) rate plan. Many people can save money on these plans with small changes to their habits.
If you can shift most of your electricity usage away from afternoons and early evenings, then you can often save money on a TOU rate plan.
Awnings can reduce solar-heat gain in the summer by up to 65% on South-facing windows and up to 77% on West-facing windows. An awning manufacturer can help you select the appropriate product to maximize energy efficiency.
By doing your laundry in the late evening, when the demand for electricity drops and energy rates are lowest, you can save money.