Install Dimmer SwitchesThen, only use as much light as you need.
Keep Your Fridge and Freezer FullFood acts as insulation, and lessens the amount of time that the fridge has to run to stay cool.
Install Ceiling Fans
Keep the air circulating in your home, and your air conditioner won't have to work as hard.
Eliminate Phantom Loads
A surprising 75% of the energy used by home electronics is consumed when they're turned off. These "phantom" users include: televisions, VCRs, stereos, computers and many kitchen appliances—basically anything that holds a time or other settings. A simple solution? Plug all of these items into power strips, and then get in the habit of turning off the strips between uses.
Install an Attic Fan
It'll pull cool air into your home, and help to remove the hot air.
Shield Your Home From the Sun
Cut down on your air conditioning use by closing curtains and blinds on the sunny side of your home. For even more savings, consider installing tinted window film.
Schedule Yearly AC Maintenance
Increase the efficiency of your air conditioning system by having it inspected and cleaned once a year. Added bonus: cleaner air in your home.
Change Your Filters Regularly
Keep your HVAC system running at peak efficiency by change the filter every 30 days.
Switch to CFLs
CFL light bulbs use four times less energy than incandescent bulbs. Switch out the most widely used bulbs in your home. Then, replace the rest as they burn out.
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