COVID-19 More ways to save energy
COVID-19 Save energy while home
Set that thermostat
68 degrees when you’re awake
5 to 10 degrees lower when asleep
Turn off the screens when no one’s watching
TV’s, game consoles, cable boxes and computers use a lot of energy
Unplug chargers
Device chargers use energy even when they’re not charging anything
Time your showers
A hot shower feels great, but that’s a lot of energy going down the drain
Clothes like it cold
Most laundry can be done with cold water. Save the hot water for a shower
Load up the dishwasher
Save by running a full load at night and letting dishes air dry
Turn off the hot water faucet
Don’t let the faucet run when shaving or hand washing dishes
Set your water heater thermostat
120 degrees is perfect for savings and safety
Don’t heat unused rooms
If you have baseboard, wall units or other in-room systems, turn the heat down low when unoccupied to save energy and avoid mold
Don’t stare into the fridge
The longer you keep the door open, the more energy it wastes
Turn off the vent fan
10 minutes is long enough for kitchen and bathroom vent fans to do their job. After that, turn them off.
Pull the shades
Window coverings help hold energy in and the cold out