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Energy Efficiency

Easy$ Tip Sheets

View any of the following Easy$ Tip Sheets to find out the latest energy advice that will save you money.

Lighting for the Holiday Season
This page describes lighting options to help you choose the best holiday lights to decorate your house.
Indoor Lighting for Comfort and Savings
Information that will help you select the most effective and energy efficient lighting for your home.
Simple Energy Efficiency Tips
Actions you can take to reduce the energy costs of your home - from insulation to furnaces to appliances and your yard.
Building an energy efficient home
Things to consider when building a new energy efficient home.
Residential Hydronic Heating
Find out the advantages, disadvantages, design considerations and equipment required for hydronic heating systems.
Portable Electric Space heaters
Information about how to select and operate various types of space heaters.
Thermostats for efficiency and comfort
Information about different types of thermostats and advice on selecting and operating a thermostat in a way that meets your needs.
Insulating for energy efficiency
Recommendations that will help you save money on your energy costs over the long term and make your home more comfortable.
Good ventilation is important
Good ventilation is important because it helps protect your health and your home. It is as critical to your comfort and safety as a reliable heating system or a smoke alarm.
Draft proofing your home
Find out how sealing holes and gaps can reduce heat loss, improve comfort, reduce moisture problems, save money and provide a quieter indoor environment.
Appliance Buying Tips
This page explains ENERGY STAR® & the EnerGuide label & outlines the benefits of ENERGY STAR® labeled clothes washers, fridges & dishwashers.
Appliance Operating Tips
This page will provide options on how to reduce operating costs & prolong the life of your appliance.
Front-Loading Clothes Washers: ENERGY STAR® Labeled
Make an informed decision when buying an ENERGY STAR® front-loading clothes washer.
ENERGY STAR® Qualified Windows
This page covers a wide range of options to reduce heat loss from windows in your home.
ENERGY STAR® Qualified Doors
Options for people looking to install a door in their home or business that will offer a high level of energy efficiency.
Humidity and Condensation in Your Home
Information about what condensation is, where it comes from, where it is likely to collect, & solutions to reduce the amount & effects on your home.
Residential Water Heating
Tips for reducing your water heating costs by selecting an energy efficient water heater, installing water-saving devices & adjusting your water-use habits.