节能建议 for your home

Saving energy doesn't have to be a challenge—you can take simple steps every day to manage your home's energy use.

设置 thermostat to 68°F or lower when you're at home and awake, and lower 7°F to 10°F when you're asleep or away. 安装并正确设置a 智能恒温器 to automate temperature changes.
If you have baseboard heaters, turn the thermostat down or off in unoccupied rooms and close the door. 不要这样做，如果你有炉 or 热泵.
Change the filters in your heating equipment regularly (about every 90 days) during the heating season.
Keep areas in front of baseboard and wall heaters, room registers and return air grills clean and clear of furnishings, curtains or other objects that block airflow.
Have your heating system inspected regularly by a professional to ensure its operating efficiently and safely.

设置热水器 thermostat to 120°F or the "low" setting.
Find and fix leaks in fixtures and pipes. If your 热水器 is leaking, replace it.
Install inexpensive pipe insulation on all exposed hot water pipes and on the first three feet of exposed cold water pipe connected to the 热水器.
Wash clothes in cold water and take shorter showers.
Use the dishwasher rather than hand-washing dishes and don't pre-rinse dishes.
Install low-flow, high-performance showerheads and faucet aerators.
Buy a 热水器 blanket, and wrap it around the tank to prevent heat loss.

Replace incandescent lighting with 发光二极管 (LED) bulbs and fixtures, particularly in areas you use most. LED bulbs use at least 80 percent less energy while lasting 13-25 years longer than incandescent bulbs.
选择合适的灯泡每个房间. LED bulbs come in a variety of shapes, sizes, brightness and color to suit nearly every household fixture.
当他们最终精疲力竭的时候, properly recycle CFL bulbs for free at participating retail locations and household-hazardous-waste facilities. 找到一个位置 here.
找出更多的信息关于选择LED灯泡.
Take advantage of natural light and turn off artificial lighting whenever possible.
Always turn off lights in unoccupied rooms. You can make this happen automatically with lighting that has motion detectors.

Avoid over-drying laundry and clean the lint filter every time you use your dryer to decrease drying time. 考虑一个 ENERGY STAR certified appliance.
Think about whether you need that second fridge or freezer in the garage or basement. Older units can cost more than $100 a year to power.
When cooking, match pots and pans to the right-sized burner. Use a microwave oven, rather than your stove, to heat food whenever possible.
Many electronics draw power even when turned off. 插电项目，比如电视, DVD players and game consoles into power strips that you can switch off when not in use. Special "smart" power strips do this automatically.

Use inexpensive weather-stripping and door sweeps to reduce air leaks around entry doors. For a no-cost fix, roll up a bath towel and hold it against the bottom of the door with a weight.
Fill, patch or caulk holes in floors and ceilings connected to unheated spaces. Often, large holes can be found in closets. Weather strip or temporarily seal access doors or hatches leading to unheated upper floors or attics.
Check that your floors, walls, duct system and attic ceiling are 适当的绝缘.

节能绿化降低每年的能源成本. It enhances the efficiency of heating and cooling systems, 保护你的家园, and reduces water and maintenance expenses.
Selecting the correct species and site is crucial when planting new trees or other vegetation. Consider the proximity to utility lines and restricted areas, and consult our 推荐名单合适的选择. 如有疑问，请发电子邮件 vegetationmanagement@studioseniga.com 或致电1-888-225-5773.
Identify underground gas and electrical facilities before planting to prevent hazards. Contact the Utility Notification Center at 811 before digging.

For PSE customers: Manage your 能源使用 online

For personalized energy-saving suggestions, complete an online home assessment to update your home’s energy profile in the 分析我的用法 section of your online account.
Measure, and monitor your home’s 能源使用.
Find additional energy efficiency suggestions in our 省钱的方法建议图书馆.

To learn more or receive personalized advice over the phone, call a PSE能源顾问 at 1-800-562-1482, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. 到5点.m.