EZ Tips For Energy Savings

Measure

• Look at your utility bills.
• Request the last 12 months usage from utility providers.
• Track your gas or diesel usage.
• Benchmark: Go to the EnergyStar Yardstick or the RechargeColorado website.
• Set goals to reduce energy usage. 

Turn Off and Unplug:

•  Turn off lights when they are not needed.
•  Compact fluorescent lamps cost 75% less to operate than incandescent lamps.
•  Reduce lighting when there is adequate natural light.
•  Unplug electronics that draw “phantom loads” or use a power strip.
• Check Out a "Kill A Watt" meter at the Grand County Library to determine how much electricity various appliances use.       

Around Town:

• Turn off your car when you run in to get your mail, snacks, etc.
•  Walk if the errand is less than ¼ of a mile away.
•  Turn off the TV and Game Console 1x a week and take an after dinner family walk.

Around the House:

• Wash laundry in cold or warm water.
• Make a commitment to hang dry 1 of every 3 loads of laundry.
•  Select the air dry cycle on the dishwasher.
•  Use the microwave rather than the oven to warm food.
•  Use lids on pots.
•  Shower for five minutes or less.