October Challenges – The Things You Plug In
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Use Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs) Switch at least three of your home’s high-use incandescent lightbulbs for CFLs. |
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Raise Your Refrigerator/Freezer Temperatures Most Americans’ refrigerators and freezers are set colder than they need to be. |
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Stop Energy Drains from Unused or "Off" AppliancesIf you don’t unplug low-use kitchen and home entertainment devices and/or put high-use items on power strips, guess what? They’re still using energy! Read more ….. |
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Replace Worn-Out Appliances with Efficient OnesUpgrade your large appliances to an Energy Star model. We offer guidelines to help you select the right appliance for your needs. Read more …. |
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Wash Dishes More EfficientlySelecting the air-dry setting on your dishwasher or simply opening the door to let dishes air-dry can cut your dishwasher’s energy costs by 40%. There are other dishwashing tricks you can try to save even more energy. Read more ….. |
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Retire Your Second Refrigerator/Freezer An old refrigerator or freezer could account for more than 20% of your electricity bill. Recycle it and get a check from PG&E! Read more ….. |
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Make Your Refrigerator More EfficientA refrigerator costs the average American family $120 a year in electricity, but it doesn’t have to. Read more ….. |
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Make Your Home Office More EfficientThe home office has more devices that are left on for hours on end than anywhere else in the house. Read more ….. |
Conduct Your Own Energy Audit
If you really want to get into the numbers and do a serious audit of your electricity use, see Measure Your Carbon Footprint. If you want to see how much electricity a particular appliance or gadget uses, or if you want to show your kids just how little electricity a CLF really uses, check out a Kill-A-Watt meter from the Home Greening Kit and get ready for some fun!
