Energy-Saving Tips

Good for the planet, great for your bills

These days, we’re all aware of the effects that excess energy consumption can have – not only on the planet, but on our monthly energy bills as well! With these simple tips, you can do your part to help the environment while giving your bank account a break.

Adjust the thermostat

One of the easiest ways to use less energy that’ll also save a lot on your energy bill is to adjust your thermostat a few degrees warmer in the summer and a few degrees cooler in the winter. Every degree you adjust adds up to big energy savings, and you likely won’t notice the temperature change at all!

Use LED bulbs

Energy-efficient LED light bulbs can use up to 75% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and can last up to 25 times longer, meaning you’ll almost never have to replace them! Modern LEDs are available for almost every fixture where traditional incandescents are used, and they more than pay for themselves in energy and replacement savings.

Turn off and unplug appliances and electronics

Many things, including appliances and electronics, will continue to draw power when they’re plugged in, even if they’re switched off, so unplugging items when they’re not in use will prevent them from continuing to use energy. An easy solution is to plug multiple cords into a power strip with an on/off switch, and turn the switch off when you’re done using those items.

Let your window treatments help

Closing your blinds or curtains in the summer to prevent the hot sun from raising the temperature inside can reduce your cooling costs, just as leaving them open during the day in winter will help add heat, keeping your heating costs lower. Insulated curtains help even more, by keeping heat in or out as needed.

Keep the fridge and freezer full

Refrigerators and freezers run more efficiently when full (but not overfilled!), so make sure you keep them comfortably full. If your weekly food shopping isn’t quite enough to fill all that space, bottles of water are an easy solution to avoid empty shelves.

Run the dishwasher without heated dry cycle

On average, dishwashers use far less water than hand washing, but did you know they can also use less energy? If your dishwasher has an air dry cycle, use that rather than the heated dry cycle – you can always use a dish towel to dry off any items that are still wet.

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