They use 20% less water than the current Federal standard and significantly less than older toilets. Most major retailers provide WaterSense® toilet options for a reasonable cost.
Calculation in Completed Actions is actual savings which is updated monthly.
Using your washing machine with only full (or near full) loads of laundry saves substantial amounts of energy and water.
If you work from home, try to do electricity-consuming chores like laundry, running the dishwasher, or cooking dinner in between morning meetings or on your lunch break to reduce energy use during peak hours.
Doing laundry at these times can save a substantial amount of money since energy costs during off-peak hours are significantly lower than during peak hours.
ENERGY STAR certified clothes washers use about 25% less energy and 33% less water than regular washers.
Multi-paned and insulated frame windows can help improve comfort and reduce energy costs. A contractor specializing in energy-efficient windows can help you select the appropriate product, which typically has a U value of 0.40 or less. Look for ENERGY STAR® models.
Multi-paned and insulated frame windows can help improve comfort and reduce energy costs. A contractor specializing in energy-efficient windows can help you select the appropriate product, which typically has a U value of 0.40 or less. Look for ENERGY STAR® certified models.
The proper amount of insulation will keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Using adequate ceiling/attic insulation, R-30 at a minimum in warmer climates up to R-50 in colder/mountain climates, can save up to 30% on energy bills.
Induction cooking is considered one of the most efficient cooking technologies, with up to 90% of the energy consumed transferred to the food, compared to about 74% for traditional electric cooktops and 40% for gas.
Many freezers are energy inefficient, especially older models. Recycle or unplug the spare freezer in your garage. Most major retailers carry affordable ENERGY STAR® freezers.