Ovens and stoves

Ovens and stoves

Reduce your energy use with every meal

  • Approximate kWh per month: 120 kWh
  • Check foods through the oven window. You may lose 25 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit each time you open the door.
  • Turn off the oven a few minutes before cooking time ends. For many dishes, especially those that require a long cooking time, you can turn off the oven a few minutes before finishing.

Lighting

Lighting

How to save energy with your lights


Being conscious of each area’s different lighting needs will help to reduce use as well. As an example, reading rooms, workshops and outdoor areas all have different needs. There are several options that will fulfill your needs for the space while reducing the energy cost.

Seasonal saving tips

Seasonal saving tips

Every season has its challenges when it comes to saving energy. But whether you're huddled by the fireplace or your air conditioning is running at high volume, there are no- and low-cost steps you can take to save energy.

Other weatherization tips

Other weatherization tips

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Garage door weather-stripping

Thick, durable weather-stripping here will help seal off a common area of energy leakage. Fiberglass duct wrap is the best material for this job.

Plug up the holes around outlets

Hardware stores sell Styrofoam plugs to seal off energy loss around outlet plugs and light switches inside your home or business.

Caulking

Caulking

Caulk your way to a draft-free life

Caulking seals cracks and joints to keep drafts and moisture out of your home or business. Apply it wherever two unmoving parts of the building come together, including:

Insulation

Insulation

Insulating your home properly will greatly lower your heating and cooling costs. Experts estimate that 40 million single-family homes in the United States need more insulation. Could yours be one of them?