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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Fall & WinterFall & Winter
Leave bedroom doors open or cracked to let heat circulate

If 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.

EverydayEveryday
Let food cool before putting it in the refrigerator

Putting hot food right into the fridge can increase the fridge temperature and use more energy to readjust.

Do OnceDo Once
Set your thermostat on a schedule

Programmable thermostats can reduce heating and cooling costs by operating on a pre-set schedule without sacrificing comfort. If you are unsure on how to program your thermostat, ask your property manager.

Fall & WinterFall & Winter
Tilt your blinds up toward the ceiling or leave them open

This allows the sunlight to warm up indoor spaces and limits the need for heating on cold days.

Spring & SummerSpring & Summer
Switch your heat pump to the “cooling” setting

Avoid the "auto" function to limit unnecessary energy use.

Spring & SummerSpring & Summer
Vent heat with kitchen and bathroom fans

Ventilation fans can help remove hot air from your home and keep these rooms cooler.