Ten No-Cost Energy / Peak Savings Tips |
1. Switch to Time of Use Program with your local utility. This would require running your dishwasher, pool pump, and clothes washer/ dryer later in the evening to help shave peak demand.
2. Home Energy Audit. A home energy audit can identify ways to save up to hundreds of dollars a year on home heating and air-conditioning.
3. Shade sun-exposed windows and walls. Sunlight streaming through windows can substantially increase your air-conditioning costs. Use shading methods (like sun screens, awnings, and trees) wherever possible.
4. Increase attic insulation to R-30. Insulation helps keep heat out in the summer and the cold out in the winter.
5. Replace air filters regularly. Replacing a dirty air filter can save money by reducing the amount of time your a/c or furnace stays on.
6. Seal heating and cooling ductwork. Duct leakage can be substantial--as much as 20% to 30%. Use water based mastic only.
7. Replace your most frequently used incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lights (CFL). CFLs use only about a third as much electricity as standard light bulbs.
8. Install a low-flow shower head. Low-flow shower heads will reduce the amount of hot water you use and the energy needed to heat it.
9. Set your thermostat as low as is comfortable in the winter and as high as is comfortable in the summer.
10. Replace old appliances with more efficient models. Replacing an old dishwasher, refrigerator, washing machine, or furnace -- with a new, energy-efficient model can really save energy and money. Look for the Energy Star label.
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During the past year western states rediscovered the importance of using energy efficiently and wisely. As Arizona"s population continues to increase and new businesses relocate here, energy consumption is on the rise. As our state grows, it is important for Arizonans to continue to use energy efficiently and productively. Energy efficiency measures and personal energy planning can help reduce total energy usage and energy consumption during peak demand time. An energy efficient home or business will help lower your energy usage and lower your energy bills as well. There are dozens of ways to save energy and money by tightening up air leaks, adding insulation, and selecting energy efficient appliances and lights. In many cases, the energy savings can total several hundred dollars a year. Use the links at the bottom of this page to find helpful information to make your home more energy efficient. The information provided will show you how easy it is to make your home energy efficient. These simple energy conservation tips offer practical solutions for saving energy throughout your home. Please, take a few moments to read these energy conservation tips. These valuable tips will save you energy and money and, in many cases, help the environment by reducing pollution and conserving our natural resources. You can check your home for the following measures:
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