Saving Energy at Home - Overview

It may sound tough, but there is a lot you can do to reduce your energy use at home. From using your appliances more efficiently to taking an inventory of how energy is used in your home, there are many easy steps you can take that will help lower your energy bill and increase your efficiency.

Just a few quick and easy energy-saving measures can cut your energy bill by 10 to 50 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy^*.

Many of the changes you can make don’t cost much and can be done in just a few minutes or less! There are a few bigger steps you can take too that may cost a little more or take some time — but are well worth the investment for the benefits and savings you’ll get in return.

Start by conducting your own energy audit; check out this step-by-step guide checklist that you can use to find easy solutions to common energy leaks in homes. Or you can hire a professional auditor. By learning how your home is performing and how you use energy, you’ll know what you can do to improve efficiency in your home and at the office.

Making energy efficiency a priority just makes sense. By reducing your use, you’ll also be able to trim your costs. Power rates are likely to rise over time but creating a more energy efficient home will save you money by keeping costs down. And once you start saving — whether its lower bills or buying light bulbs less often — you’ll see how simple it is to be aware of your lighting, heating, cooling and appliance use.