Residential
A Blueprint for Energy Efficiency
Short steps can go a long way towards saving money on your electricity bill – in fact, you can save about 20 percent a year by taking actions to become more efficient, like using energy efficient appliances.
Our Energy Efficiency Blueprint can help guide you through specific steps you can take in each room of your home to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Roll over each room of this house to learn more about how to get started.
- Don't waste hot water by running your washing machine half-full. Run only full loads and use cold water when possible for additional savings.
- Click the orange box now to view all basement tips.
- Keep your refrigerator between 35°F and 38°F and your freezer at 0°F. And keep them full – refrigerators and freezers operate more efficiently when full.
- Click the orange box now to view all kitchen tips.
- Close drapes or shades on the east, south, and west windows during the day to prevent the sun’s energy from heating the room unnecessarily.
- Click the orange box now to view all living room tips.
- Unplug small devices such as cell phone chargers when they’re not in use – if they’re plugged in, these items will still consume energy even if not in use.
- Click the orange box now to view all office tips.
- To reduce the cost of heating water, replace your showerhead with one that saves water.
- Click the orange box now to view all bathroom tips.
- Weatherize your room from hot and cold by use caulking, sealant, or weather-stripping on seams, cracks, and openings. Pay close attention to windows, doors, and baseboards.
- Click the orange box now to view all bedroom tips.
- Keep your attic properly ventilated by installing an attic fan - this can help regulate the temperature in your home, particularly in the warm summer months.
- Click the orange box now to view all attic tips.
Helpful Tips & Tools
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Test Your Energy IQ
Do televisions use electricity when turned off? Take our Energy IQ quiz to find out and learn simple steps to save energy.
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Online Efficiency Tools
Watch your electricity use decrease and your savings increase with helpful energy efficiency advice, calculators, and resources!
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Spread the Word
Tell a Friend or Colleague about the Take Charge New England sm campaign.
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