Reuse Your Glass
Designate one glass for your drinking water each day. This will significantly reduce the number of times you run the dishwasher. More.
Fireplaces are Pretty, Not Efficienct
Fireplaces suck heated air out of your home to fuel the fire and exhausts it through the chimney. This causes your furnace to turn on to replace that warm air. More.
Bundle Up
Wear a sweater instead of turning up your thermostat. More.
Sweeping Saves Water
Using a broom instead of a garden hose to clean your driveway will save 13 gallons every minute you clean. More.
Phantom Loads
Many electronic devices in your home are quietly drawing electricity all the time called “phantom loads.” Eliminate phantom loads by unplugging devices when not in use. More.
Know Your Valves
Make sure everyone in your home can locate the master water shut-off valve. This could save gallons of water and damage to your home if a pipe were to burst. More.
Power Down
Enable "power management" on all computers and make sure to turn them off at night. A laptop computer uses up to 90% less energy than bigger desktop models. More.
Set the Timer
Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. You'll save up to 1,000 gallons a month and it could help you get to work on time! More.
