About Your Chart: Energy-Saving Ideas

Know More. Save More.

It’s time to put your energy charts to work by finding ways to save energy and money. As you explore ways to save energy and make some changes, track the effect of your changes online with Energy Charts.

Where and when are you spending your energy and money?

Your home's energy costs can generally be divided into five main categories

• Home heating and cooling
• Water heating
• Refrigerator and freezers
• Lighting
• Televisions, Computers and Other Appliances and Electronics

To learn more about your energy costs and ways to reduce them, start here:

• Download Your Energy Costs: A Room by Room Guide pdf
• Download Saving Energy: A Floor-To-Ceiling Guide pdf
• Take a survey for energy-saving ideas

Electronics Unplugged: An energy-saving tip

You may not know it but "off” doesn’t always mean “off” when it comes to electronics. Even when you’re not using them, some electronic devices use low levels of electricity 24 hours a day. To lower costs and save energy, simply unplug these appliances when they're not in use.

• televisions and stereos
• computers and video game systems
• phones
• chargers for mobile devices
• microwaves

Easy Energy-Savers

Here are some quick and easy energy-saving ideas to think about for your home.

• Try CFLS: CFLs use 75% less energy than regular light bulbs.
• Look into low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators: They can help you save water and energy.
• Try cold water next time you do laundry: It saves energy, and also prevents your clothes from fading and getting wrinkles.

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