Suds in savings

Air dry clothes outside or on an inside drying rack instead of using a dryer
Switch from hot cycles to cold cycles to save energy and about $66 per year
Program a faster spin speed to reduce the time it takes to dry clothes and save about $11 per year
Adjust the temperature on your water heater; lower the hot water thermostat to 120 degrees
ENERGY STAR^® certified washer and dryer will help save energy and money

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Rest well

Use window treatments to save energy. Keep curtains and blinds closed all day during the summer to reduce solar heat gain
Keep your A/C at a higher temperature while using a ceiling fan to make your room feel three to eight degrees cooler
Use your ceiling fan so you can raise the temperature on your thermostat, but remember to turn if off when you leave the room
Install LED bulbs

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Remember to always turn off lights, fans, and electronics when you leave the room
Use LED TVs and save about $45.34/year with a 50” TV
Streaming through a notebook or tablet is more energy efficient than using your game console
Consider installing a smart thermostat to save up to $50 a year in energy costs
Save $150 when you install a new A/C
Caulk around windows, weather strip around doors if you feel a draft, and add door sweeps to the bottom of exterior doors

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Plug all your electronics into a single power strip and then flip the strip’s switch off when not in use
Set your desktop computer to sleep/hibernate mode and you can save you up to $35 annually
Use LED bulbs and turn off lights when you leave the room
Rely on natural daylight when sufficient to further reduce energy costs