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The Energy Saver guide offers tips to consumers and homeowners for saving money and energy at home and on the road. By following just a few of the simple tips in the Energy Saver guide, consumers can make their homes more comfortable and easier to heat and cool--while saving money. The guide provides the latest tips on energy-saving, efficient technologies and for using clean, renewable energy at home.
Follow the simple tips in the Energy Saver guide to make your home more comfortable and easier to heat and cool--while you save money. This guide shows you how easy it is to cut your energy use at home and also on the road.
Learn how a water-efficient home helps you minimize your water use, harness water for reuse, conserve energy, and save money. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information on ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances, why to improve water efficiency, and how to save water and energy.
Learn how reducing energy and water consumption in the kitchen means choosing your new appliances with care and using your existing ones more efficiently. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information on ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances, including refrigerators and freezers and dishwashers. Also learn what to look for when shopping for appliances, as well as practices for saving energy and money when using your kitchen appliances.
Learn how ENERGYSTAR-qualified windows can improve indoor comfort while saving money on heating and cooling costs. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information on ENERGY STAR standards for windows, replacing old windows, and considerations when purchasing windows.
Learn how to use a small wind energy system to produce electricity to power your home. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information on how small wind energy systems can work for homes and how to determine whether your site is a good candidate for a small wind turbine.
Learn why a home energy assessment is the essential first step to lowering your energy bills. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information on why to have a home energy assessment, tips for conducting a do-it-yourself (DIY) energy assessment, and considerations for a professional energy assessment.
Learn how simple landscaping techniques, such as using trees, vines, and shrubs to create shade in the summer or to block wind in the winter, can help cut heating and cooling bills. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information on summer and winter landscaping for energy savings, as well as climate-based strategies to improve comfort and reduce energy costs.
Learn how installing residential renewable energy systems, such as geothermal heat pumps and wind or solar energy systems, can save energy, lower utility bills, and earn homeowners money. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information on how to start planning to install renewable energy systems at home.
Learn how cool roofs can save you energy and money while improving the comfort of your home. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information on the benefits of cool roofs, how cool roofs work and can save energy and money, and how to select and buy cool roofing materials.
Learn about the types of home ventilation and how ventilation can help you avoid moisture problems. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information why it's important to ventilate and how you can use ventilation strategies to control moisture in your home for comfort and energy savings.
Learn how to reduce energy use from lighting and choose energy efficient light bulbs, as well as why it pays to make energy efficient lighting choices. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information on the history of lighting, today's LED lights and how to choose the best ones for your needs, and how to reduce your energy use from lighting.
Learn about tools to estimate solar rooftop potential, or the amount of solar that could be installed on a residential or commercial rooftop. This fact sheet from Energy Saver also includes information about how installers estimate solar potential and why it's important.
Learn how geothermal heat pumps can provide energy efficient heating and cooling using the earth's natural heat. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information on how geothermal heat pumps work, how they are different from air-source heat pumps, the types of geothermal heat pumps, and how they can help you save energy and money.
Learn how you can use passive solar home design to reduce your electricity consumption and energy bills in any climate zone. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information on the elements of passive solar design and information on how passive solar heats and cools.
Learn about the recycling symbols that indicate whether products or packaging can be recycled. This fact sheet from Energy Saver describes the recycling codes for plastic, glass, and paper that indicate how materials should be recycled or disposed of.
Learn about different types of batteries and the proper ways to dispose of them. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information on single-use, rechargeable, and automotive batteries, as well as tips for disposal, recycling, and safe handling.
Learn how insulation material, when properly used, can make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient, greatly reducing heating and cooling bills throughout the year. This fact sheet from Energy Saver includes information on the benefits of insulation, types of insulation, and how to determine the right R-value for your home.