Reducing energy use in your home saves you money, increases our energy security and reduces the pollution that is emitted from non-renewable sources of energy. Learn more about reducing your electricity use.
We rely on electricity to power our lights, appliances, and electronics in our homes. Many of us also use electricity to provide our homes with hot water, heat, and air conditioning. As we use more electricity in our homes, electric bills rise. Efficient products and energy-saving strategies can help you save money and energy at home. In addition, you can also explore how to use renewables to provide power your home, either by buying clean electricity or by installing and operating a small home renewable energy system, like solar panels or a wind turbine.
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The basic unit of measure of electric power is the Watt, and one thousand Watts are called a kilowatt. Your electric utility bills you by the kilowatt-hour -- the number of kilowatts you use per hour.
Learn how to estimate what it costs to operate your appliances and how much energy they consume.
Replacing your conventional power strips with advanced power strips can help reduce the electricity wasted when electronics are idle, without your having to change the way you normally use your devices.
New Energy Saver do-it-yourself guides and an infographic will help you save energy and money on water heating costs.
You have the option to purchase renewable electricity, either directly from your power supplier, from an independent clean power generator, or through renewable energy certificates.
Light your home for less money while getting the same amount of light.
From smart meters to energy-saving apps -- an overview of the many capabilities a smarter, more powerful grid makes available to you.
