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Annual Savings: |
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Turn off computer when not in use |
up to $120 |
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Set sleep mode on computer & monitor |
up to $100 |
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Turn off TV when not in use |
$25-$45 |
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Wash clothes in cold water |
up to $75 |
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Line dry clothes |
up to $200 |
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Use a spin dryer to "pre-dry" clothes |
up to $100 |
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Dry multiple loads back-to-back (while dryer is warm) |
$5 |
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Separate quick drying from slow drying clothes |
up to $10 |
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Don't use "heated dry" setting on dishwasher |
$60 |
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Turn off 2nd refrigerator |
$150-$250 |
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Clean seals on refrigerator door |
$3-$5, up to 2% |
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Clean coils in back of refrigerator |
$3-$10, up to 4% |
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Turn off biggest phantom power users (vampires) |
up to $150 |
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Operate appliances during off-peak rates |
up to $220 |
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Sealing air leaks: If you do all on list |
up to $300, up to 20% |
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Seal openings into attic from pipes, vents, chimney |
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Seal attic hatch door |
up to $20, 1-2% |
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Seal cracks, gaps in foundation |
up to $50 |
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Seal openings from basement into main floor |
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Seal around windows and doors |
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Close damper on fireplace when not in use |
$60-$75, 4-5% |
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Install fireplace doors (or seal fireplace if not used) |
$45-$60, 3-4% |
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Insulate attic and foundation |
up to 20% |
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Insulate crawlspace or basement |
up to $150, 5-10% |
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Insulate attic hatch door |
up to $20, 1-2% |
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Weatherstrip and door sweeps on doors |
$15-$20 |
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Seal and insulate heating ducts |
$75-$200, 5-15% |
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Install foam gaskets on electrical outlets |
up to $15 |
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Seal off unused or little-used rooms |
up to $200, up to 10% |
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Turn off bathroom and kitchen fans when not needed |
up to $30, up to 2% |
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Windows: Do all on list |
up to $150, up to 10% |
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Latch windows securely |
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Install storm windows if you have them |
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Repair broken windows |
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Install plastic sheeting on the interiors of single pane windows |
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Close drapes or blinds on windows |
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Open drapes or blinds on sunny days |
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Heating System: |
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Add heat exchanger to fireplace to supplement heat |
up to $500, up to 30% |
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Change furnace filters regularly |
up to $100, up to 5% |
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Annual maintenance on furnace |
up to $200, 5-10% |
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Insulate water pipes in homes with hot water heating systems |
up to $100, up to 5% |
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Install radiator reflectors between radiators and walls |
up to $100, up to 5% |
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Turn down thermostat |
up to $300, up to 20% |
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Install programmable thermostat |
up to $300, up to 20% |
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Hot Water: |
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Insulate hot water pipes: |
$10-$20 |
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Insulate hot water heater |
up to $50, 4-9% |
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Reduce hot water temperature on water heater to 120ºF |
$20-$60, 6-10% |
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Install aerators on faucets |
$3-$5/aerator |
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Install low flow showerheads |
$10-$40, 3-6% |
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Don't pre-rinse dishes before putting in dishwasher |
$40 |
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Install water heater timer - use only with off peak rates |
up to $150, up to 30% |
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Lighting: |
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Replace incandescents with compact fluorescent lights |
$5-$10/bulb |
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Replace incandescents with night lights |
$24/bulb |
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Replace halogen torchiere with CFL torchiere |
$35/torchiere |
Home Energy Savings