Energy Efficiency Tips for Renters
Save energy. Save money.
Follow these tips to reduce the amount of energy you use in your home. Doing so can lower how much you spend on electricity bills.
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Spring & SummerRun appliances like dishwashers, ovens, stoves, and clothes washers and dryers at night to avoid extra warm air going into your home. This will limit the need for space cooling.
Spring & SummerThis range maintains a safe, comfortable environment without overworking your air conditioning system. Raise the temperature by a few degrees when you're away to save energy.
Spring & SummerAvoid the "auto" function to limit unnecessary energy use.
EverydayKeeping the oven door closed helps keep the oven temperature stable and reduces the amount of energy needed to heat it. Plus, your kitchen won’t heat up as much.
Spring & SummerVentilation fans can help remove hot air from your home and keep these rooms cooler.
Fall & WinterIf you have a heat pump in your primary living space, leaving bedroom doors open or cracked allows heated air to reach those rooms and increases heating efficiency.
