Most still use small amounts of power, even when in a standby, or low-power setting. Adjust power management settings for inactivity.

Close the vents and doors in rooms that no one is using to reduce the area you need to heat or cool.

Preventing air leaks from windows can help you save 10%-30% or more on your utility bill. Weatherstripping and window film kits are easy and inexpensive DIY options.

By doing your laundry in the late evening, when the demand for electricity drops and energy rates are lowest, you can save money.

Save money! Set your air conditioning to 78 during the midday to late afternoon hours in the summer and set your electric heating to 68 during evening hours in the winter.

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.

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.

Using a typical oven for an hour can account for 75 kWh of energy, which makes your home hotter in summer and creates a heavy load during peak hours.

Smaller appliances, like toaster ovens, microwaves, and slow cookers, use less electricity to operate than a stove or oven, and can cook food more quickly. Using them helps reduce energy use during peak times and reduces costs.

Most Time of Use (TOU) electricity costs are based on both how much energy use you in any given 15-minute period (e.g., your demand) and when you use energy. Large appliances like stoves, ovens, dishwashers, washers, and dryers all demand a lot of energy, so staggering their use helps to reduce demand-related chargers.