Together We Save Energy Tips

Making your home more energy efficient doesn't have to be expensive and time consuming. Download these how-to guides in PDF format to learn easy ways to not only save money and energy, but also to create a more comfortable, healthy place to live. If you have questions, need assistance or would like to request a free home energy audit, call your local energy advisor.

• AC Maintenance
  Doing proper maintenance on your home's air conditioner will ensure a much longer operating life for your equipment and also lower your energy consumption.
• Attic Decking
  Improperly installed attic decking can render the insulation ineffective and lowers the energy-efficiency of your home.
• Attic Hatch
  A home's attic access is an area where poor insulation and improper sealing often cause air leaks that make you hot in the summer and cold in the winter -- and your electric bill higher.
• Attic Insulation
  Proper attic insulation is critical to your home's energy efficiency. A well-insulated attic keeps warm air out in the summer and inside in the winter.
• Attic Ventilation
  In hot weather, proper ventilation reduces attic temperatures, which saves on cooling costs and lengthens the life of your roof.
• Attic Pull-down Stairs
  If pull-down stairs aren't properly sealed, extreme heat or cold from the attic can make its way into the living space below.
• Basements
  It's common to lose up to 30 percent of your home's heat through the basement. Three key improvements can create effective air barriers in your basement.
• Ceiling Leaks
  Adding insulation in the attic won't stop energy loss in your home -- unless you stop air leaks in the ceilings first. Common problem spots include recessed lights, bathroom fans, chimneys and pull-down attic stairs.
• Crawl Space
  Insulating your home's crawl space can greatly reduce energy loss.
• Homeowner's Guide to a Heat Pump
  If you're looking for comfort, efficiency and savings from your heating and cooling system, you can't beat today's high efficiency heat pumps.
• Knee Walls
  A knee wall is any wall that is adjacent to the attic. Without a proper seal in addition to insulation, the extreme heat and cold of your attic can seep through the knee wall into your living space.
• Knee Wall Doors
  Adding weather-stripping to the knee wall door is an easy first step to sealing the wall and keeping attic heat or cold from entering your living space.
• Pool Pump
  You wouldn't leave home with every light in your house burning. But running your swimming pool's pump harder than it needs to run is a lot like leaving all the lights on.
• Sealing Duct work
  By eliminating air leakage in the duct work, your home's heating and air conditioning system can work more efficiently with decreased run time -- your utility bills go down, the air quality goes up and the equipment will last longer.
• Space Heaters
  Weather-stripping doors can dramatically increase your home's energy efficiency and stop those chilly drafts.
• Weather-strip Doors
  Weather-stripping doors can dramatically increase your home's energy efficiency and stop those chilly drafts.
• Whole House Fan
  A whole house fan is a simple and inexpensive way to cool your home -- just make sure to seal it properly

Other Energy Saving Websites

• Energy Hog
• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
• US Department of Energy
• Home Energy Saver