Wash and rinse your laundry in cold water

You can save energy and money by washing all of your laundry in cold water. If you currently both wash and rinse in warm water, switch entirely to cold -- you could have substantial saving over the course of an year. There are also many laundry detergents designed specifically for cold water washing.
April 10
2015
FAQ
If you mark an item on your plan as completed, we will track your estimated energy use and savings over time. We can use this to find additional savings options.
In addition to your Action Plan, you can search through our Energy Tips. There are ideas for quick behavior changes, weekend projects, maintenance, when it breaks, health and comfort, and other energy saving ideas. You can easily add those to your action plan.