Energy Saving Tips By National Grid

Save energy, Save money with the top 10 electricity and gas safety tips.

Replace five lights with ENERGY STAR® light bulbs and save 62 kwh for a total savings of $9 per month.

Turn off lights, appliances, TVs, stereos and computers when not in use. You will save 58 kwh and $9 per month.

If you have a large television (greater than 32″), turn it off when not watching. You can save 50 kwh and $8 per month.

Unplug your electric space heater or hot tub and save $41 (or 270 kwh) per month.

Unplug and recycle your old, second refrigerator and you can save $23 (150 kwh) per month.

Washing your clothes in cold water can save you 63 kwh—or $9 per month.

Repair leaky faucets and save on your electric hot water. You can save 40 kwh or $6 per month.

Unplug chargers, laptops, anything with remote control or “instant on” features and save $4 (29 kwh) per month.

On your electric dryer: clean the dryer filter, and clean and straighten the exhaust hose/duct and vent outside. You will save 23kwh—or $3 per month.

When buying new appliances, always choose ENERGY STAR. This can save you 75 kwh—or $11 per month.

Top Natural Gas Saving Tips

Tune up your furnace to save $8.80 a month, or replace an 80% efficient furnace with one 90% efficient or more and save $30.80 a month.

Install a programmable thermostat, lowering the setting 6−8° at night and when no one’s home, and save $16.50 a month.

Caulk and weather-strip to keep warm air indoors and save $13.20 a month.

Dry only full loads of laundry and save $6.60 a month.

Lower your water heater setting to 120° F and save $8.80 a month.

Choose an energy-efficient hot water tank when replacing an older one and save $6.60 a month.

Insulate walls, ceilings and windows where you can and save $16.50 a month.

Choose energy-efficient windows when you need to replace them and save $28.60 a month.

Always choose ENERGY STAR®-qualified appliances and save $24.20 a month.