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Home Energy Savings

Trico's Quick Tips for Energy Savings

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Where do you use energy?

  • Use the energy calculator to find out.
  • Need a more detailed analysis? Conduct a home energy audit.

No-Cost Energy Savings Ideas

  • In summer:
    • Keep drapes and blinds closed to keep out heat 
    • Set thermostat to 78 degrees or more
    • Avoid using the oven
  • In winter:
    • Close fireplace damper when not in use 
    • Open blinds and drapes to let the sun warm your home
    • Set thermostat to 68-degrees or lower  
  • Year-Round:
    • Set the water heater's thermostat to low
    • Wash clothes in cold water
    • Use kitchen and bathroom vents only when necessary
    • Clean the coils under the refrigerator

Low-Cost Energy Savings Ideas

  • Install a programmable thermostat 
  • Change filters on your air conditioner/heater monthly
  • Have your A/C and furnace serviced by a professional once a year
  • Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents (CFLS)
    • CFL will save you as much as 75 percent on energy costs
    • Use the Light Bulb Energy Saver Calculator to calculate your savings
  • Install a water heater blanket. This will cut the amount of energy you use to heat water.
  • Seal around pipes where they penetrate walls and floors
  • Improve attic insulation to at least R-38 to R-49
  • Use motion detectors or timers to cut down on outdoor lighting times
  • Improve/replace weather stripping around doors and windows
  • Consider adding solar screens or window tinting

Other ideas

  • Replace old appliances with Energy Star-rated appliances!
    • Old fridge? See if it's time to replace it with the Refrigerator Retirement Savings Calculator.
    • Go to www.ArizonaRebates.com to see if your appliance purchase qualifies for a rebate.
    • A/C more than 10 years old? Consider replacing it with an Energy Star-rated unit with a SEER rating of 14 or higher. If the unit is installed properly, you could save as much as 20% on your heating and cooling costs.
  • Consider replacing single pane windows with low-E Energy Star-rated windows.
  • Live in a mobile home? Click here for a guide to improving your home's energy efficiency. 

Federal Tax Credits

Federal tax credits are available for many home improvements that increase your home's energy efficiency. Check out the following links to learn how you can take advantage of these credits:
  • www.irs.gov
  • www.energystar.gov

Other useful links:

  • Trico's presentation on Home Energy Savings!
  • www.togetherwesave.com
  • www.energysavers.gov
  • www.energyright.com

Links to Informative Energy Saving Videos:

  • Seal the Deal: Insulating your house for energy savings: http://www.touchstoneenergysavers.com/videos/video_flash.php
  • From EnergyStar.gov — low-cost energy savings tips! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2OgsOUwPrw
  • Should you ditch that old fridge? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB87VucoQHo&feature=related
  • CFLs - a better choice! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0PUOkoAeuM&feature=related
  • How to read an Energy Star label: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VcG9sif12Q&feature=related

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