Little Actions that Save Big

Jul 21, 2010 | Energy Efficiency

Home Office & Entertainment | Lighting | Hot Water | Kitchen Appliances | Laundry | Summer Cooling & Winter Comfort

Little Actions that Save Big!

Most homes have lots of opportunities to save energy with little to no investment. Get smart about your energy today with the activities listed here. People who have implemented these easy activities found that they add up to real savings.

Here's a list of the simple actions that will cut your energy bills. Follow the links below, and when something fits, add it to your plan. Each link will pop out into an activity box, and there is a My Plan box on the right of the screen. The screenshot at the right shows what to look for. Click "Add to my plan" and the activity will be saved in your plan. You can see all your activities on the Take Action tab on the home page.

Call us for a FREE consultation. Our Green Home Experts can answer your questions about which activities are best for your home and lifestyle. 1-800-314-5997.

Home Office & Entertainment Lighting Hot Water Turn off entertainment devices when not in use Turn off lights when not using them Turn down the water heater when leaving for a week or more Turn off home office devices when not in use Reduce hours of outdoor lights Lower water heater temperature Unplug electrical devices when not in use Remove unneeded bulbs from fixtures Install low-flow showerheads Use a smart power strip Upgrade to CFL bulbs Wash clothes in cold water Eliminate unused electronics Upgrade to LED bulbs Use a timer on hot water recirculation pump Kitchen Appliances Laundry
Summer Cooling & Winter Comfort Get rid of old refrigerator Wash in cold water Raise thermostat setting in summer Get rid of old freezer Wash full loads of laundry Lower thermostat settings in winter Use economy setting on dishwasher or air dry Line dry clothes Don't heat or cool an empty house Only run fan when in the room

Want to talk over your options? Have questions? Speak with a WattzOn Green Home Expert for free. Call 1-800-314-5997.

We are your free, independent, qualified, green home energy experts. We don't sell windows, furnaces or insulation or anything else for that matter, and while we can recommend products, we don't get paid by manufacturers. What we do provide is informed, expert and unbiased guidance on your best and most-effective opportunities to save energy, save money and make your home more green. WattzOn can also connect you to our network of qualified and verified local green home energy auditors and green home contractors who do great work.
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