More Ideas & Tips

Using the clothes washer during off-peak hours can help you save energy and better manage your electricity bill.

Don't switch your thermostat to a colder setting than you need. It will not cool the room any faster. As a rule of thumb, your thermostat should be set to 26 °C or higher if comfort permits.

Hydronic heating systems are among the most efficient in heat distribution.

Running AC and/or heat pump systems using the stable temperature of geothermal sources (such as 240 inches underground) is preferable in certain situations (such as in locales with extreme weather shifts).

Attics trap heat from the sun, and usually, the air temperature inside an attic is much higher than the surrounding outside ambient air. Sometimes when cooling systems are operating, a hot attic can add an increased load on these cooling systems, no matter how much insulation is present. Consider installing a fan that brings the attic temperature close to the temperature of the surrounding outside ambient air.

If you need to cool just one room, you may prefer to install a single AC unit, rather than create a new zone or upgrade your central AC system.

Hydronic heating systems are among the most efficient in heat distribution; a unit that combines both hot water and home heating can reduce equipment purchase and installation expenses.

Some dryers don't make efficient use of the energy they consume. This is especially true of older models.

Dirty filters restrict the airflow of your heating and cooling systems, making your system less efficient and increasing the system's energy demand.

Whether leaving the house for a few hours or a few days, adjusting your heating and cooling systems can save energy and help better manage your electricity bill.