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 & 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.
EverydayThe air-dry, no-heat setting uses room temperature air to dry dishes, using less energy and helping you save on energy bills. This can also help keep your home cooler.
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 & SummerFans create a breeze and increase air circulation to help you feel more comfortable without adjusting your thermostat. Remember to turn fans off when you leave the room.
EverydayAvoid wasting energy by making sure you turn off lights when you leave. Use natural light whenever possible to save even more energy.
Spring & SummerHot water creates steam that will increase the temperature in your bathroom. Cool or cold water will keep your bathroom free of hot steam.
