Get Energy Smart

Reduce your household energy use overall - saving energy saves water! Savings listed below are potential annual energy and water savings.

Weatherize
Install a $25 programmable thermostat - Cut heating & cooling bills 15%5,6—save 900 gallons of water

Replace single pain windows with double pain windows and install storm doors - Cut power bills up to 24%6,7—save 2,880 gallons of water

Update Lighting
Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs - Save $70 in total energy costs—save 450 gallons of water PER bulb over life of bulb

Update Appliances
Replace old (pre-1993) refrigerator with an ENERGY STAR model - Save $200 in energy costs–save 3,000 gallons of water

Also . . .

Grade yourself by conducting a self-audit at www.energysavers.gov/energy_audits.html

Get more information on ENERGY STAR products at http://www.energystar.gov/ or call toll free 1-888-STAR-YES (888-782-7937)

Take the “Change a Light, Change the World” Pledge at http://www.energystar.gov/