Energy Efficiency Tips for Your Home
There's a lot you can do to help keep your home energy efficient, from minor maintenance projects to hiring a professional, and even small daily habits. We share tips and tricks to help you save energy year-round.
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How Much Energy Do Washers and Dryers Use?
If you’re trying to be mindful about how much energy you’re using at home, it makes sense to focus on major appliances like your washer and dryer. How much energy are these big, boxy appliances really using?
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How Many Watts Does a TV Use?
We're now using our TVs more than ever before, to watch streaming video, listen to Internet radio and even shop online. So how much energy is all this using – and how much is it costing you?
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How Much Energy Does a Typical House Use?
Do you know how much energy a typical house uses? Every home is a little different, and so are our personal energy habits, so comparing your household to the national average can help put your energy consumption into context.
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How Many Watts Does a Refrigerator Use?
Is your refrigerator running? Before you go out and catch it, let’s take a moment to examine just how much power a refrigerator uses while it’s running all day long.
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What Is a Smart Thermostat and How Does It Save Energy?
Heating and cooling account for more than half of the energy use in the average U.S. home, and smart thermostats make it easier than ever to reduce wasteful HVAC use.
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There's a lot you can do to help keep your home energy efficient, from minor maintenance projects to hiring a professional, and even small daily habits. We share tips and tricks to help you save energy year-round.
Looking for Something Specific?
Select a category to find resources for topics that interest you.
Select Category
How Much Energy Do Washers and Dryers Use?
If you’re trying to be mindful about how much energy you’re using at home, it makes sense to focus on major appliances like your washer and dryer. How much energy are these big, boxy appliances really using?
Read Article
How Many Watts Does a TV Use?
We're now using our TVs more than ever before, to watch streaming video, listen to Internet radio and even shop online. So how much energy is all this using – and how much is it costing you?
Read Article
How Much Energy Does a Typical House Use?
Do you know how much energy a typical house uses? Every home is a little different, and so are our personal energy habits, so comparing your household to the national average can help put your energy consumption into context.
Read Article
How Many Watts Does a Refrigerator Use?
Is your refrigerator running? Before you go out and catch it, let’s take a moment to examine just how much power a refrigerator uses while it’s running all day long.
Read Article
What Is a Smart Thermostat and How Does It Save Energy?
Heating and cooling account for more than half of the energy use in the average U.S. home, and smart thermostats make it easier than ever to reduce wasteful HVAC use.
Read Article
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