Manage Energy at Home
Using energy wisely and making a few household changes can produce a big difference in how much you spend on natural gas and other energy bills. Plus, you will lower your home's carbon emissions when you use less energy.
Take these steps to reduce energy usage now:
- Lower your thermostat to 68 degrees. Consider wearing additional layers of clothing and turning down the thermostat even lower.
- Lower your water heater temperature to 120 degrees. Water heating accounts for as much as 25 percent of the energy consumed in your home.
- Unplug electronic devices and turn off lights that are not in use.
- Reduce your shower time and take baths only when necessary. Showering and bathing can account for 40 percent of your home's hot water use.
- Operate your clothes washer, dryer, and dishwasher only when fully loaded.
- Keep your fireplace damper closed unless a fire is burning. Leaving the damper open is like keeping a window wide open – warm air goes right up the chimney!
- If you have a pool, do not use the pool heater. Instead, run your pool pump during the coldest part of the day to circulate the water and prevent freezing.
Read our Energy Saving Tips brochure to learn more.