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.
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.
EverydayYou can use less energy by skipping the clothes dryer and hanging clothes to dry instead. If you use the dryer, try not to overfill as it will take longer for the clothes dry.
Spring & SummerAvoid the "auto" function to limit unnecessary energy use.
Do OnceThis helps decrease water usage and reduce your hot water consumption, lowering your water and energy bills. Talk with your property manager first to learn if this is an option.
EverydayElectronics, chargers, and appliances use energy even when turned off. You can unplug devices when not in use or use power strips to help save energy.
