Appliances & Electronics

Refrigerators are the biggest energy users in your kitchen. Vintage is cool, but if your refrigerator is pre-1993, it’s very inefficient. A newer model could result in significant savings.

If you wash with hot water, you’ll save by upgrading. Might as well replace the dryer while you're at it. ENERGY STAR products use 10 to 50 percent less energy and water than standard models.

If your dishwasher is 10 years old or older, it might be time to replace it with an energy-efficient model.

Fridges, washers and dishwashers are the big energy users. Other appliances that are still running well won't make that much of a difference in savings.

Energy Trust of Oregon offers cash-back incentives on select front-load clothes washers. Those that qualify are usually the most efficient, but not all ENERGY STAR models qualify.

By enrolling in our Smart Charging program, you could qualify for rebates on faster home chargers, electrical panel upgrades and ongoing monthly bill credits. Simply visit PGE+, our one-stop shop where you can buy a qualified charger, get it installed, learn about instant rebates and enroll in our Smart Charging all in one place.

“Sleep” mode saves energy; screensavers use it.

TVs, game consoles, cable boxes and computers all use a lot of energy.

Otherwise, these energy “vampires” suck energy even when not in use.

Peripheral devices such as printers, task lights, DVD players and game consoles suck power even when turned off. A smart strip lets you control them remotely from your phone (no need to get out of bed!) and see how much energy they are using.